Independent Auditors’ Reports as Required by Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles,
and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and Government Auditing Standards and Related Information
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
For the years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015
C O N T E N T S
Page(s)
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants 1 - 2
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of August 31, 2016 and 2015 3
Consolidated Statement of Activities for the year ended August 31, 2016 (with summarized comparative
financial information for the year ended August 31, 2015) 4
Consolidated Statement of Activities for the year ended August 31, 2015 5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015 6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7 - 26
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards for the year ended August 31, 2016 27
Notes to Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards for the year ended August 31, 2016 28
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and
on Compliance and Other Matters Required by Government Auditing Standards 29 - 30
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants on Compliance for Each Major Federal
Program and on Internal Control over Compliance Required by the Uniform Guidance 31 - 32
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for the year ended August 31, 2016 33 - 34
Summary Schedule of Prior Year Audit Findings and Corrective Action Plan 35
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Trustees of
Adelphi University:
Report on the financial statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Adelphi University and subsidiary
(collectively, the “University”), which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as of August 31,
2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of activities and cash flows for the years then ended, and
the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Management’s responsibility for the financial statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design,
implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of
consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We
conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America
and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the
Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the
consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or
error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the University’s
preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that
are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the
University’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
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We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
opinion.
Opinion In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of Adelphi University and subsidiary as of August 31, 2016 and 2015, and the changes in their
net assets and their cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America.
Other matters
Supplementary information Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the consolidated financial statements as a
whole. The schedule of expenditures of federal awards, as required by Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal
Awards, is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the consolidated financial
statements. Such supplementary information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates
directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the consolidated financial statements. The
information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits of the consolidated financial
statements and certain additional procedures. These additional procedures included comparing and reconciling
the information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the consolidated financial
statements or to the consolidated financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance
with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the supplementary
information is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated financial statements as a whole.
Other reporting required by Government Auditing Standards
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report, dated November 28, 2016,
on our consideration of the University’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance
with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of
that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and
the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the University’s internal control over financial reporting and compliance.
Melville, New York
November 28, 2016
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF AUGUST 31, 2016 AND 2015
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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NOTES 2016 2015
ASSETS
Cash and Short-Term Investments, at fair value 2 27,645,286$ 22,885,222$
Accounts Receivable, net 3 1,781,985 2,052,545
Grants Receivable 1 336,359 625,145
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 7,913,581 8,035,180
Contributions Receivable, net 1, 4 5,857,663 6,203,627
Student Loans Receivable, net 5 6,721,412 6,525,165
Investments, at fair value 1, 6 164,847,667 178,458,191
Amounts Held in Trust 1, 8 2,048,743 1,644,820
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, net 1, 9 256,128,755 241,043,264
TOTAL ASSETS 473,281,451$ 467,473,159$
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 1,10 24,061,223$ 21,912,594$
Deferred Revenues 1 33,327,691 29,848,014
U.S. Government Grants Refundable 5 5,802,724 5,647,384
Long-Term Debt 11 123,553,249 126,127,554
Total Liabilities 186,744,887 183,535,546
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 15
NET ASSETS
Unrestricted Net Assets: 1, 7
Operations and Designated 201,767 78,458
Long-Term Investment 124,318,868 124,721,011
Plant 110,483,470 110,002,330
Total Unrestricted Net Assets 235,004,105 234,801,799
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets 1, 7 20,318,668 18,552,520
Permanently Restricted Net Assets 1, 7 31,213,791 30,583,294
Total Net Assets 286,536,564 283,937,613
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 473,281,451$ 467,473,159$
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2016 (WITH SUMMARIZED COMPARATIVE FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2015)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this consolidated financial statement
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UNRESTRICTED OPERATIONS 2015 TOTAL
LONG-TERM TEMPORARILY PERMANENTLY (Details provided
NOTES OPERATIONS DESIGNATED TOTAL INVESTMENT PLANT TOTAL RESTRICTED RESTRICTED TOTAL on next page)
REVENUES
Tuition and Fees 214,767,977$ - $ 214,767,977$ - $ - $ 214,767,977$ - $ - $ 214,767,977$ 212,424,954$
Less: Scholarships and Fellowships 1 (54,681,053) - (54,681,053) - - (54,681,053) - - (54,681,053) (52,493,809)
Net Tuition and Fees 160,086,924 - 160,086,924 - - 160,086,924 - - 160,086,924 159,931,145
Contributions 1 1,020,399 - 1,020,399 - 123,590 1,143,989 2,071,728 508,087 3,723,804 5,341,904
Government Grants and Contracts 1,13 4,645,313 - 4,645,313 - - 4,645,313 - - 4,645,313 4,293,508
Investment Gain (Loss) 6 6,018,466 - 6,018,466 1,347,571 1,010 7,367,047 1,938,427 105,459 9,410,933 (8,069,288)
Sales and Services of Educational Departments 1,579,427 - 1,579,427 - - 1,579,427 - - 1,579,427 1,444,975
Sales and Services of Auxiliary Enterprises 14,566,775 - 14,566,775 - - 14,566,775 - - 14,566,775 14,564,955
Other Sources 3,259,134 - 3,259,134 42,300 94,196 3,395,630 1,607,300 2,991 5,005,921 5,001,453
191,176,438 - 191,176,438 1,389,871 218,796 192,785,105 5,617,455 616,537 199,019,097 182,508,652
Net Assets Released from Restrictions and Reclassifications 3,599,669 - 3,599,669 - 237,678 3,837,347 (3,851,307) 13,960 - -
TOTAL REVENUES 194,776,107 - 194,776,107 1,389,871 456,474 196,622,452 1,766,148 630,497 199,019,097 182,508,652
EXPENSES 14
Instruction 87,387,668 - 87,387,668 - 4,047,264 91,434,932 - - 91,434,932 90,407,150
Research and Public Service 7,681,873 52,510 7,734,383 - 568,309 8,302,692 - - 8,302,692 8,167,280
Academic Support 20,402,657 - 20,402,657 - 1,056,569 21,459,226 - - 21,459,226 20,782,775
Student Services 27,974,445 - 27,974,445 - 2,803,847 30,778,292 - - 30,778,292 28,850,024
Institutional Support 29,274,412 - 29,274,412 67,110 886,910 30,228,432 - - 30,228,432 29,197,738
Auxiliary Enterprises 11,424,306 - 11,424,306 - 2,891,715 14,316,021 - - 14,316,021 13,913,329
TOTAL EXPENSES 184,145,361 52,510 184,197,871 67,110 12,254,614 196,519,595 - - 196,519,595 191,318,296
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS, before transfers and amounts designated 10,630,746 (52,510) 10,578,236 1,322,761 (11,798,140) 102,857 1,766,148 630,497 2,499,502 (8,809,644)
TRANSFERS
Mandatory Transfer for Debt Service (7,724,994) - (7,724,994) - 7,724,994 - - - - -
Matching and Other Contributions (25,096) - (25,096) 25,096 - - - - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment (4,554,286) - (4,554,286) - 4,554,286 - - - - -
Transfer from Board-Designated Funds 1,750,000 - 1,750,000 (1,750,000) - - - - - -
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS, before amounts designated 76,370 (52,510) 23,860 (402,143) 481,140 102,857 1,766,148 630,497 2,499,502 (8,809,644)
AMOUNTS DESIGNATED
Faculty Research (76,370) 76,370 - - - - - - - -
TOTAL AMOUNTS DESIGNATED (76,370) 76,370 - - - - - - - -
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS, before postretirement changes - 23,860 23,860 (402,143) 481,140 102,857 1,766,148 630,497 2,499,502 (8,809,644)
Postretirement Changes Other than Net Periodic Benefit Costs 10 99,449 - 99,449 - - 99,449 - - 99,449 -
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 99,449 23,860 123,309 (402,143) 481,140 202,306 1,766,148 630,497 2,598,951 (8,809,644)
NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR - 78,458 78,458 124,721,011 110,002,330 234,801,799 18,552,520 30,583,294 283,937,613 292,747,257
NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR 99,449$ 102,318$ 201,767$ 124,318,868$ 110,483,470$ 235,004,105$ 20,318,668$ 31,213,791$ 286,536,564$ 283,937,613$
UNRESTRICTED
2016
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2015
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this consolidated financial statement
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UNRESTRICTED OPERATIONS
LONG-TERM TEMPORARILY PERMANENTLY
NOTES OPERATIONS DESIGNATED TOTAL INVESTMENT PLANT TOTAL RESTRICTED RESTRICTED TOTAL
REVENUES
Tuition and Fees 212,424,954$ -$ 212,424,954$ -$ -$ 212,424,954$ -$ -$ 212,424,954$
Less: Scholarships and Fellowships 1 (52,493,809) - (52,493,809) - - (52,493,809) - - (52,493,809)
Net Tuition and Fees 159,931,145 - 159,931,145 - - 159,931,145 - - 159,931,145
Contributions 1 1,026,670 - 1,026,670 - 59,187 1,085,857 1,492,631 2,763,416 5,341,904
Government Grants and Contracts 1,13 4,293,508 - 4,293,508 - - 4,293,508 - - 4,293,508
Investment Income (Loss) 6 3,126,730 - 3,126,730 (9,319,158) 11,824 (6,180,604) (1,865,698) (22,986) (8,069,288)
Sales and Services of Educational Departments 1,444,975 - 1,444,975 - - 1,444,975 - - 1,444,975
Sales and Services of Auxiliary Enterprises 14,564,955 - 14,564,955 - - 14,564,955 - - 14,564,955
Other Sources 2,876,104 - 2,876,104 375,436 190,753 3,442,293 1,556,402 2,758 5,001,453
187,264,087 - 187,264,087 (8,943,722) 261,764 178,582,129 1,183,335 2,743,188 182,508,652
Net Assets Released from Restrictions and Reclassifications 3,811,426 4,800 3,816,226 - 552,800 4,369,026 (4,386,281) 17,255 -
TOTAL REVENUES 191,075,513 4,800 191,080,313 (8,943,722) 814,564 182,951,155 (3,202,946) 2,760,443 182,508,652
EXPENSES 14
Instruction 86,167,927 - 86,167,927 - 4,239,223 90,407,150 - - 90,407,150
Research and Public Service 7,511,126 73,540 7,584,666 - 582,614 8,167,280 - - 8,167,280
Academic Support 19,696,076 - 19,696,076 - 1,086,699 20,782,775 - - 20,782,775
Student Services 25,968,624 - 25,968,624 - 2,881,400 28,850,024 - - 28,850,024
Institutional Support 28,226,681 - 28,226,681 72,985 898,072 29,197,738 - - 29,197,738
Auxiliary Enterprises 10,819,680 - 10,819,680 - 3,093,649 13,913,329 - - 13,913,329
TOTAL EXPENSES 178,390,114 73,540 178,463,654 72,985 12,781,657 191,318,296 - - 191,318,296
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS, before transfers and amounts designated 12,685,399 (68,740) 12,616,659 (9,016,707) (11,967,093) (8,367,141) (3,202,946) 2,760,443 (8,809,644)
TRANSFERS
Mandatory Transfer for Debt Service (7,492,083) - (7,492,083) - 7,492,083 - - - -
Matching and Other Contributions (29,967) - (29,967) 29,967 - - - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment (5,094,455) - (5,094,455) - 5,094,455 - - - -
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS, before amounts designated 68,894 (68,740) 154 (8,986,740) 619,445 (8,367,141) (3,202,946) 2,760,443 (8,809,644)
AMOUNTS DESIGNATED
Faculty Research (68,894) 68,894 - - - - - - -
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS, before postretirement changes - 154 154 (8,986,740) 619,445 (8,367,141) (3,202,946) 2,760,443 (8,809,644)
Postretirement Changes Other than Net Periodic Benefit Costs 10 - - - - - - - - -
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS - 154 154 (8,986,740) 619,445 (8,367,141) (3,202,946) 2,760,443 (8,809,644)
NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR - 78,304 78,304 133,707,751 109,382,885 243,168,940 21,755,466 27,822,851 292,747,257
NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR -$ 78,458$ 78,458$ 124,721,011$ 110,002,330$ 234,801,799$ 18,552,520$ 30,583,294$ 283,937,613$
UNRESTRICTED
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2016 AND 2015
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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2016 2015
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Change in Net Assets 2,598,951$ (8,809,644)$
Adjustments to Reconcile Change in Net Assets to Net Cash Flows
Provided by Operating Activities:
Nonoperating Items:
Realized Gain on Investments (5,550,562) (8,808,817)
Contributions and Investment Income Restricted for Long-Term Investment (1,946,942) (2,316,717)
Noncash Items:
Depreciation, Accretion, and Amortization 7,418,473 7,499,002
Amortization of Bond Premium (192,188) (181,956)
Net Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Investments (3,635,168) 17,003,989
Loss on Disposals of Equipment 26,581 12,738
Cancellations of Notes Receivable 143,436 207,176
Increase (Decrease) in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 24,631 (52,201)
Change In Operating Assets and Liabilities:
Decrease (Increase) in Accounts Receivable 245,929 (152,544)
Decrease (Increase) in Grants Receivable 288,786 (121,382)
Decrease (Increase) in Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 121,599 (1,987,017)
Decrease (Increase) in Contributions Receivable 400,972 (698,877)
Increase in Amounts Held in Trust (403,923) (131,111)
Increase in Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 2,014,769 2,047,611
Increase in Deferred Revenues 3,479,677 761,321
Increase (Decrease) in U.S. Government Grants Refundable 155,340 (18,778)
Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities 5,190,361 4,252,793
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from Sale of Investments 46,756,574 54,949,381
Purchase of Investments (24,015,328) (32,804,789)
Student Notes Receivable:
New Loans Made (1,219,539) (1,152,335)
Principal Collected 879,856 864,091
Expenditures for Plant Facilities (22,298,802) (39,688,409)
Net Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities 102,761 (17,832,061)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
From Borrowings:
Proceeds from Issuance of Bonds, Net of Bond Issuance Costs - 35,794,812
Use of Proceeds of Bonds and Return on Proceeds of Bonds - 23,843,492
Retirement of Debt (2,480,000) (36,101,599)
Proceeds from Contributions and Investment Earnings Restricted for:
Investment in Endowment 1,684,177 1,711,363
Plant Improvements 261,218 603,907
Student Loan Funds 1,547 1,447
Net Cash Flows (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities (533,058) 25,853,422
Net Increase in Cash and Short-Term Investments 4,760,064 12,274,154
Cash and Short-Term Investments:
Beginning of Year 22,885,222 10,611,068
End of Year 27,645,286$ 22,885,222$
Supplemental Disclosures:
Interest Paid 5,602,402$ 4,897,087$
Assets Acquired through Capital Lease 40,465$ - $
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
a. Nature of Operations
Adelphi University (the “University”) is an independent not-for-profit institution of higher education with
programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University’s main campus is located in Garden City,
New York. The University is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Black Cat Advertising, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University, began operations in 2004 and is
consolidated in the accompanying financial statements. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated
in consolidation.
b. Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements of the University have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) using the accrual basis of
accounting.
The University maintains its accounts in accordance with the principles and practices of “fund accounting”.
Fund accounting is the procedure by which resources are classified for accounting purposes in accordance
with activities or objectives specified by donors, in accordance with regulations, restrictions, or limitations
imposed by sources outside the institution, or in accordance with directions by the Board of Trustees
(the “Board”).
The University follows the provisions of ASC 958, “Not-For-Profit Entities.” ASC 958 specifies that
financial statements provided by not-for-profit organizations include statements of financial position,
activities, and cash flows and that net assets be classified as unrestricted, temporarily restricted or
permanently restricted based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions. A description of the
three net asset classifications is as follows:
Unrestricted net assets include the following:
Operations: Operations include the revenues and expenses associated with the principal educational mission
of the University.
Amounts Designated: The amounts designated to support (i) certain research activities (ii) related changes
in personnel and (iii) strategic planning initiatives.
Long-Term Investment: Long-term investment includes Board designations to funds functioning as
endowment, cumulative realized and unrealized gains on board-designated endowment funds, and the
University’s required matching contribution on government student loan funds.
Plant: Plant net assets include: (i) transfers from operations designated by the University to fund future
capital projects and debt service payments; (ii) amounts held in trust for payment of outstanding long-term
debt; (iii) the deficit of construction expenditures in excess of fundraising; and (iv) amounts invested in land,
buildings and equipment net of accumulated depreciation. Contributions restricted for the acquisition of land,
buildings and equipment are reported as temporarily restricted revenues. These contributions are reclassified
to unrestricted net assets upon acquisition of the assets. In the accompanying consolidated statements of
activities, expenses represent primarily interest on debt service and depreciation.
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Temporarily restricted net assets generally result from contributions whose use by the University is limited
by donor-imposed stipulations that can be fulfilled by actions of the University pursuant to those stipulations
and/or that expire by the passage of time. When donor restrictions expire, that is, when a restriction is fulfilled
or a time restriction ends, temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and
reported in the accompanying consolidated statements of activities as net assets released from restrictions.
When a temporarily restricted contribution is received and the restriction is fulfilled in the same period, the
corresponding revenue is recorded as unrestricted in the accompanying consolidated statements of activities.
Permanently restricted net assets generally represent the historical cost of contributions whose use is
limited by donor-imposed stipulations requiring that the original principal be maintained permanently by the
University. Generally, the donors of these assets permit the University to use all or part of the investment
return on these assets for specific purposes or general university operations. Such assets primarily include
the University’s permanent endowment funds.
c. Deferred Revenues
The University derives its revenue primarily from student tuition and fees. Revenue is recorded on the accrual
basis of accounting. Deferred revenues primarily represent payments received from students relating to
registrations for the following fall semester. Such amounts are recognized as revenue during the subsequent
fiscal year.
On February 4, 2013, the University entered into a transaction, whereby the University provided a 360 month
assignment of its interest in and rent revenue associated with five operating leases between the University
and certain cell phone providers. The University, in providing the 360 month assignment, received
$3,000,000, which has been recorded as deferred revenue within the consolidated statements of financial
position and will be amortized into revenue over the life of the assignment. The total amount of revenue with
a related interest expense component recognized for the years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015 totaled
$165,186 and $204,910, respectively, and has been recorded in the caption other sources within the
accompanying consolidated statements of activities.
d. Land, Buildings and Equipment, Net
Land, buildings and equipment, net, are based on the following valuations:
Land and improvements - at appraised value in 1958, plus subsequent improvements at cost.
Buildings - at approximate fair value in accordance with a survey by the Home Insurance Company made
in February 1967, plus a six percent estimate for excavations, foundations and underground facilities;
additions subsequent to February 1967 are recorded at cost.
Equipment and Library Books - recorded at cost.
Donated assets are stated at fair value as of the date of the gift.
The University follows the guidance of ASC 360, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived
Assets.” The University reviews long-lived assets for possible impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Some factors the
University considers important, which could trigger an impairment review, include: (i) significant
underperformance compared to expected historical or projected future operating results; (ii) significant
changes in the University’s use of the acquired assets or the strategy for its overall business; and
(iii) significant negative industry or economic trends.
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Depreciation on land, buildings and equipment has been computed on the straight-line basis over the
estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Buildings and additions 75 years
Building improvements and renovations 15 years
Furniture and equipment 5-10 years
Software 5 years
Library books 20 years
Depreciation, accretion and amortization expense on assets for the years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015
amounted to $7,418,473 and $7,499,002, respectively. Upon retirement or disposal, the asset cost and related
accumulated depreciation and amortization are eliminated from the respective accounts and the resulting gain
or loss, if any, is included in the accompanying consolidated statements of activities. During the years ended
August 31, 2016 and 2015, the University disposed of fully depreciated assets totaling approximately
$500,000 and $4,500,000, respectively.
e. Amounts Held in Trust
Amounts held in trust are recorded at fair value. Amounts held for agency funds totaled $677,146 and
$480,755 at August 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The corresponding liability for the amounts held for
agency funds are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses within the accompanying consolidated
statements of financial position.
The University provides a 457(b) deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) primarily for a select group of
management and highly compensated employees. The University is the custodian of the Plan and records
both an asset and a corresponding liability for the amounts included within the Plan. As of August 31, 2016
and 2015, amounts recorded for this plan totaled $1,371,597 and $1,164,065, respectively. The
corresponding liability for the amounts included within the Plan are included in accounts payable and accrued
expenses within the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position.
f. Investments
Investments consist primarily of equities, publicly traded fixed income funds and alternative investments.
Purchases and sales of securities are reflected on a trade-date basis. Gains and losses on sales of securities
are based on average cost and are recorded in the consolidated statements of activities in the period in which
the securities are sold. Dividends are accrued based on the ex-dividend date. Interest is recognized as earned.
All investment securities are exposed to various risks such as interest rate, market, and credit risks. Due to
the level of risk associated with certain investment securities, it is at least reasonably possible that changes
in the values of investment securities will occur in the near term and such changes could materially affect the
amounts reported in the consolidated statements of financial position.
g. Fair Value Measurements
The fair values of all financial instruments, other than contributions receivable, investments, long-term debt
and loans receivable from students under government loan programs, approximate carrying values because
of the short maturity of these instruments.
A reasonable estimate of the fair value of loans receivable from students under government loan programs
cannot be made because the notes are not saleable and can only be assigned to the U.S. Government or its
designees.
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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The fair value of long-term debt approximates the carrying value since the interest rates charged, as disclosed
in Note 11, approximate the University’s current borrowing rate for similar instruments. For all other
financial instruments, the carrying amounts as disclosed in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements approximate fair value.
The University follows Fair Value Measurements guidance which establishes a framework for measuring
fair value, expands disclosures about fair value measurements and provides a consistent definition of fair
value, which focuses on an exit price between market participants in an orderly transaction. The guidance
also prioritizes, within the measurement of fair value, the use of market-based information over entity-specific
information and establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based on the transparency of
information used in the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. Assets and liabilities
measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:
Level 1 - Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting
date. The type of investments in Level 1 include listed equities held in the name of the University, and
exclude listed equities and other securities held indirectly through commingled funds.
Level 2 - Pricing inputs, including broker quotes, are generally those other than exchange quoted prices in
active markets. Level 2 assets and liabilities include debt securities with quoted market prices that are traded
less frequently than exchange-traded instruments. This category generally includes certain U.S. government
and agency mortgage-backed securities, and corporate-debt securities.
Level 3 - Pricing inputs are unobservable for the asset or liability and include situations where there is little,
if any, market activity for the asset or liability. The inputs into the determination of fair value require
significant management judgment or estimation. Investments that are included in this category generally
include privately held investments and partnership interests.
h. New Accounting Pronouncements
In 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance amending the requirement to
categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset
value per share as a practical expedient. The amendments within this update must be applied retrospectively
to all periods presented. As such, the University has adopted this guidance for the years ended August 31,
2016 and 2015. This new guidance only amended disclosure requirements and did not have any impact on
the University’s consolidated statements of financial position or consolidated statements of activities for the
years presented (Note 6).
Also in 2015, the FASB issued guidance to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs by requiring debt
issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented as a direct deduction from the carrying
amount of that debt liability. The amendments within this update must be applied retrospectively to all
periods presented. As such, the University has adopted this guidance for the years ended August 31, 2016
and 2015 (Note 11).
i. Concentration of Credit Risk
Cash and investments are exposed to various risks, such as interest rate, market and credit risks. To minimize
such risks, the University maintains its cash in various bank deposit accounts which, at times, may exceed
federally insured limits, and in a diversified investment portfolio. At August 31, 2016 and 2015, the
University’s cash and investments were placed with high credit quality financial institutions and, accordingly,
the University does not expect nonperformance.
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j. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets
and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the reporting period. Significant estimates include the allowance for accounts receivable, valuation of
alternative investments, actuarial assumptions related to the postretirement plan, useful lives of plant assets
and certain accrued liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
k. Contributions and Government Grants and Contracts
Contributions, including unconditional promises to give, are reported as revenue in the period received.
Contributions are recorded at fair value, net of estimated uncollectible amounts. Conditional contributions
are recognized as revenue when the conditions on which they depend have been substantially met.
Fundraising costs of $2,286,015 and $2,375,076 have been included in institutional support expenses in the
accompanying consolidated statements of activities for the years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015,
respectively.
Revenues from government grants and contracts for specific programs are recognized in the period when
expenditures have been incurred in compliance with the respective contract. Amounts received in advance
are recorded as deferred revenue. Contracts awarded for the acquisition of long-lived assets are reported as
unrestricted revenue during the fiscal year in which the assets are acquired. Governmental grants and
contracts are subject to audit and potential disallowance. It is management’s opinion that any potential
disallowances will not have a material effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
l. Tuition Discounting
The University maintains a policy of offering qualified applicants admission to the University without regard
to financial circumstances. The University provides institutional financial aid to those admitted on the basis
of merit or need in the form of direct grants or employment during the academic year. Tuition and fees have
been reduced by institutional directed grants in the amount of $54,681,053 and $52,493,809 for the years
ended August 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
m. Temporarily Restricted and Permanently Restricted Net Assets
Temporarily restricted net assets, at August 31, 2016 and 2015, were available for the following purposes:
2016 2015
Education 6,297,615$ 4,833,096$
Endowment Cumulative Gain on Donor Restricted Net Assets 9,668,742 9,414,166
Annuity Trust Agreements 2,386,692 2,315,059
Building Renovations 1,965,619 1,990,199
20,318,668$ 18,552,520$
Permanently restricted net assets, at August 31, 2016 and 2015, consisted of the following:
Endowment - Corpus 31,106,300$ 30,477,349$
Loan Fund 107,491 105,945
31,213,791$ 30,583,294$
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n. Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations
The University recognizes the cost associated with the eventual remediation and abatement of asbestos
located within its facilities. The cost of the abatement was estimated using historical construction and
renovation documents.
The University recognized accretion expense relating to these obligations of $93,395 and $89,709 for the
years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. These obligations were reduced by remediation costs
of $82,158 and $75,861 for the years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The obligation
amounted to $1,595,811 and $1,531,061 at August 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and is included within
accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position.
o. Income Taxes
The University follows ASC 740-10 which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions taken or
expected to be taken in a tax return, including issues relating to financial statement recognition and
measurement. This section provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position can be recognized in
the financial statements only if the position is “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained if the position were to
be challenged by a taxing authority. The assessment of the tax position is based solely on the technical merits
of the position, without regard to the likelihood that the tax position may be challenged.
The University is exempt from federal income taxation by virtue of being an organization described in Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Nevertheless, the University may be subject to tax on income
unrelated to its exempt purpose, unless that income is otherwise excluded by the Code. The tax years ended
August 31, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 are still open to audit for both federal and state purposes. Management
has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions within its consolidated financial statements.
p. Reclassification
Certain information in the fiscal 2015 consolidated financial statements has been reclassified to conform to the
fiscal 2016 presentation.
2. Cash and Short-Term Investments
Cash and short-term investments include cash and cash equivalents with an original maturity of three months or
less at the time of purchase, and other short-term investments maturing within a year of the consolidated statement
of financial position date. As of August 31, 2016 and 2015, cash and short-term investments consisted of the
following:
2016 2015
Cash and Cash Equivalents 27,089,700$ 19,677,526$
Certificates of Deposit (Short-Term Investments) 555,586 3,207,696
27,645,286$ 22,885,222$
Investment income on cash and short-term investments, included in unrestricted net assets, amounted to $224,193
and $114,061 for the years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
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3. Accounts Receivable, net
Accounts receivable primarily consist of amounts due from students and are recorded net of an allowance for
doubtful accounts of $825,000 and $800,000 at August 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The carrying value of
receivables has been reduced by an appropriate allowance for uncollectible accounts, based on historical collection
experience, and therefore, approximates net realizable value. Receivables are written off in the period in which
they are deemed to be uncollectible. Accounts receivable are expected to be collected within one year.
4. Contributions Receivable, net
Contributions receivable consisted of the following:
2016 2015
Amounts expected to be collected:
Within 1 year 1,017,205$ 1,169,801$
1 to 5 years 2,491,507 2,545,258
Thereafter 75,000 336,000
3,583,712 4,051,059
Less: allowance for doubtful pledges (18,225) (18,225)
Less: discount to present value (rates ranging from 0.4% - 4.7%) (109,601) (170,893)
3,455,886 3,861,941
Bequests 150,000 175,000
Charitable Remainder Trusts 2,251,777 2,166,686
5,857,663$ 6,203,627$
The University is a beneficiary of irrevocable charitable remainder trusts held by others. At the dates these
charitable remainder trusts are either established or the University becomes aware of their existence, contribution
revenue and receivables are recognized at the present value of the estimated future benefits to be received when
the trust assets are distributed, at discount rates ranging from approximately 1.2% to 6.2%. The receivable is
adjusted during the term of the trusts for changes in the value of assets, accretion of the discount, and other changes
in the estimates of future benefits. The income (loss) on the investments within charitable remainder trusts for the
years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015 amounted to $55,008 and ($107,125), respectively, and is included in
investment income (loss) in the accompanying consolidated statements of activities. The University’s interest in
the charitable remainder trusts is considered to be Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
5. Student Loans Receivable, net and U.S. Government Grants Refundable
The University makes uncollateralized loans to students based on financial need under the Perkins Federal loan
program, Nursing Student Loan program and the Nurse Faculty Student Loan program. Student loans are funded
through Federal government loan programs or institutional resources. At August 31, 2016 and 2015, student loans
represented approximately 1.5% and 1.4% of total assets, respectively. At August 31, 2016 and 2015, gross student
loans receivable for Federal government programs totaled $6,893,212 and $6,695,865, respectively. Of these
amounts, as of August 31, 2016 and 2015, $4,295,035 and $4,617,351, respectively, were not in repayment status.
Amounts due under the Federal loan programs are guaranteed by the government and therefore, no reserves are
placed on any past due balances under the program. The University does have an allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $173,000 relating to the institutional share of these loan programs for each of the years ended
August 31, 2016 and 2015.
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At August 31, 2016 and 2015, the following amounts were past due under the student loan programs.
In default > 240 days In
In default < 240 days (monthly installments) default > 2
(monthly installments) or 270 days years, In
or 270 days (other (other installments) up to 5 default > 5 Total
August 31, installments) and < 2 years years years past due
2016 $ 190,216 $ 85,251 141,293$ 112,813$ 529,483$
2015 245,612 115,646 135,489 76,246 572,993
The availability of funds for loans under the Perkins Federal loan program is dependent on reimbursement to the
pool from repayments on outstanding loans. Funds advanced by the Federal government of $5,802,724 and
$5,647,384 at August 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, are ultimately refundable to the government and are
classified as liabilities in the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position. Outstanding loans
cancelled under the program result in a reduction of the funds available for loan and a decrease in the liability to
the government.
6. Investments
Investments are recorded at fair value. At August 31, 2016 and 2015, the composition of investments was as
follows:
2016 2015
Money Market Funds 2,878,307$ 2,388,470$
Equity Investments 42,047,620 43,874,937
Corporate Bonds - 15,029,736
Pooled Hybrid Funds - 4,892,678
Distressed Debt 868,881 9,461,102
Fixed Income Investments 42,138,777 34,434,723
Pooled Equity Funds 73,420,792 64,585,255
Pooled Commodity Funds 3,493,290 3,791,290
164,847,667$ 178,458,191$
The following summarizes the return on investments and its classification in the accompanying consolidated
statements of activities:
Temporarily Permanently
Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total
Interest and Dividends
(Net of Expenses) $ 2,387,898 $ 663,615 $ 2,985 $ 3,054,498
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains 4,689,472 1,378,461 8,291 6,076,224
$ 7,077,370 $ 2,042,076 $ 11,276 $ 9,130,722
2016
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Temporarily Permanently
Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total
Interest and Dividends
(Net of Expenses) $ 2,764,969 $ 697,903 $ 3,064 $ 3,465,936
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss (9,019,820) (2,519,977) (14,696) (11,554,493)
$ (6,254,851) $ (1,822,074) $ (11,632) $ (8,088,557)
2015
Interest and dividends are net of investment manager fees of $323,841 and $493,511 for the years ended August 31,
2016 and 2015, respectively. These fees exclude manager fees for approximately 69% and 68% of the investment
portfolio for the years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, as those fees are netted with the investment
return reported by the manager.
The following table summarizes the University’s fair value hierarchy for its investments, measured at fair value,
as of August 31, 2016 and 2015:
2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Equity Investments 42,047,620$ - $ - $ 42,047,620$
Fixed Income Investments 37,531,876 - - 37,531,876
Equity Funds 59,923,065 - - 59,923,065
Commodity Funds 3,493,290 - - 3,493,290
Subtotal 142,995,851$ - $ - $ 142,995,851
Money Market Funds 2,878,307 Alternative Investments at NAV 18,973,509
164,847,667$
2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Equity Investments 43,874,937$ - $ - $ 43,874,937$
Corporate Bonds 15,029,736 - - 15,029,736
Hybrid Funds 4,892,678 - - 4,892,678
Fixed Income Investments 30,084,213 - - 30,084,213
Equity Funds 51,675,276 - - 51,675,276
Commodity Funds 3,791,290 - - 3,791,290
Subtotal 149,348,130$ - $ - $ 149,348,130
Money Market Funds 2,388,470
Alternative Investments at NAV 26,721,591
178,458,191$
During the years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no transfers between Level 1, 2 or 3 investments.
At August 31, 2016 and 2015, alternative investments comprised approximately 12% and 15% of the University’s
total investments at fair value, respectively.
The University uses NAV to determine the fair value of all the underlying investments which (1) do not have a
readily determinable fair value and (2) prepare their financial statements consistent with the measurement
principles of an investment company.
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The following summarizes the strategy of the alternative investments:
Distressed Debt - uses a multi-manager approach that seeks to pursue an investment program comprised of
restructured debt, stressed debt, mezzanine debt, special situations and distressed debt.
Pooled Fixed Income Funds - investment funds are pooled with other large investors in domestic and foreign fixed
income strategies allowing for greater diversification.
Pooled Equity Funds - investment funds are pooled with other large investors in domestic and foreign equity
strategies allowing for greater diversification.
Investments valued at NAV or its equivalent as of August 31, 2016, consisted of the following:
Unfunded Redemption Redemption
Fair Value Commitments Frequency Notice Period
Distressed Debt 606,140$ 305,200$ Annual/Quarterly 60/120 Days
Distressed Debt (in Upon completion
liquidation) 262,741 - of 2016 investment 8 Months
year end audit
Pooled Fixed Income Funds 4,606,901 - Quarterly
Pooled Equity Funds 13,497,727 - Monthly/Annual 60 Days
10/45 Days
18,973,509$ 305,200$
Investments valued at NAV or its equivalent as of August 31, 2015, consisted of the following:
Unfunded Redemption RedemptionFair Value Commitments Frequency Notice Period
Distressed Debt 9,461,102$ 305,200$ Annual/Quarterly 60/120 Days
Pooled Equity Funds (in
liquidation) 193,653 - 95 Days
Pooled Fixed Income Funds 4,350,510 - Quarterly 60 Days
Pooled Equity Funds 12,716,326 - Monthly/Annual 10/45 Days
26,721,591$ 305,200$
As underlying
assets are sold
All net return (loss) amounts are reflected in investment income within the accompanying consolidated statements
of activities.
7. Endowment Funds
On September 17, 2010, New York State passed the New York State Prudent Management of Institutional Funds
Act (“NYPMIFA”), its version of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (“UPMIFA”). All
not-for-profit organizations formed in New York must apply this law. The University classifies donor-restricted
endowment funds as permanently restricted net assets, unless otherwise stipulated by the donor: (a) the original
value of gifts donated to the permanent endowment, (b) the original value of subsequent gifts to the permanent
endowment and (c) accumulations to the permanent endowment made in accordance with the direction of the
applicable donor gift instrument at the time the accumulation is added to the funds.
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From time to time, the fair value of assets associated with an individual donor-restricted endowment fund may fall
below the fund’s historic dollar value. Under NYPMIFA, the University may spend below the historical dollar
value of its endowment funds unless specific donors have stipulated to the contrary. Deficiencies of this nature
that are reported in unrestricted net assets totaled $94,542 and $111,782 as of August 31, 2016 and 2015,
respectively. To date, the University has received instruction from donors, who have contributed $5,724,769 in
permanently restricted contributions (with a fair value of $6,812,863 as of August 31, 2016), for which the
University must maintain the historical dollar value of these funds and not adopt NYPMIFA as it relates to these
particular endowment contributions.
The investment objectives for the University’s endowment are to preserve the principal value of those funds, in
both absolute as well as real terms, and to maximize over the long-term the total rate of return earned without
assuming an unreasonable degree of risk. In connection with these investment objectives, the Board of Trustees
has adopted a spending policy. The amount available for spending is determined annually by applying a rate of
5% to the average fair value of the endowment for the preceding five fiscal years.
The remaining portion of the donor-restricted endowment fund that is not classified in permanently restricted net
assets is classified as temporarily restricted net assets until those amounts are appropriated for expenditure by the
University’s Board of Trustees in a manner consistent with the standard of prudence prescribed by NYPMIFA. In
accordance with NYPMIFA, the University considers the following factors in making a determination to
appropriate or accumulate donor-restricted endowment funds:
The duration and preservation of the fund
The purposes of the University and the donor-restricted endowment fund
General economic conditions
The possible effect of inflation and deflation
The expected total return from income and the appreciation of investments
Other resources of the University
The investment policies of the University and
Where appropriate, alternatives to spending from the donor-restricted endowment fund and the possible effects
of the University.
At August 31, 2016, the endowment net asset composition by type of fund consisted of the following:
Temporarily PermanentlyUnrestricted Restricted Restricted Total
Donor-Restricted Funds (94,542)$ 12,055,434$ 31,106,300$ 43,067,192$
Board-Designated Funds 123,124,800 - - 123,124,800
123,030,258$ 12,055,434$ 31,106,300$ 166,191,992$
2016
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Changes in endowment net assets for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016 consisted of the following:
Temporarily Permanently
Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total
Endowment Net Assets,
Beginning of the Year $ 123,457,497 $ 11,729,225 $ 30,477,349 $ 165,664,071
Investment Return:
Investment Income 2,344,288 663,615 14,780 3,022,683
Net Apreciation
(realized and unrealized) 4,693,283 1,416,328 98,774 6,208,385
Total Investment Gain 7,037,571 2,079,943 113,554 9,231,068
Contributions - 20,184 508,087 528,271
Distribution for Spending (5,690,000) (1,770,358) (9,642) (7,470,000)
Quasi-Endowment Fund
Withdrawal (1,750,000) - - (1,750,000)
Other Changes (24,810) (3,560) 16,952 (11,418)
Endowment Net Assets,
End of Year $ 123,030,258 $ 12,055,434 $ 31,106,300 $ 166,191,992
At August 31, 2015, the endowment net asset composition by type of fund consisted of the following:
Temporarily PermanentlyUnrestricted Restricted Restricted Total
Donor-Restricted Funds (111,782)$ 11,729,225$ 30,477,349$ 42,094,792$
Board-Designated Funds 123,569,279 - - 123,569,279
123,457,497$ 11,729,225$ 30,477,349$ 165,664,071$
2015
Changes in endowment net assets for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 consisted of the following:
Temporarily Permanently
Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total
Endowment Net Assets,
Beginning of the Year $ 132,644,730 $ 14,114,263 $ 27,718,353 $ 174,477,346
Investment Return:
Investment Income 2,511,577 697,903 12,550 3,222,030
Net Depreciation
(realized and unrealized) (9,080,735) (2,515,665) (24,349) (11,620,749)
Total Investment Loss (6,569,158) (1,817,762) (11,799) (8,398,719)
Contributions - 17,502 2,763,416 2,780,918
Distribution for Spending (2,750,000) (1,577,365) - (4,327,365)
Other Changes 131,925 992,587 7,379 1,131,891
Endowment Net Assets,
End of Year $ 123,457,497 $ 11,729,225 $ 30,477,349 $ 165,664,071
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8. Amounts Held in Trust
Amounts held in trust consisted of the following:
2016 2015
Amounts held by Trustee for 457(b) Plan 1,371,597$ $ 1,164,065
Amounts held for Agency Funds 677,146 480,755
2,048,743$ $ 1,644,820
Investment income on amounts held in trust amounted to $1,010 and $12,333 for the years ended August 31, 2016
and 2015, respectively. The assets are invested in short-term, highly liquid investments that are classified as Level
1 within the fair value hierarchy.
9. Land, Buildings and Equipment, Net
Investment in land, buildings and equipment, net, consisted of the following:
2016 2015
Land and Improvements $ 2,158,865 $ 2,158,865
Buildings and Improvements 269,792,867 268,731,455
Construction in Progress 78,371,791 60,061,801
University-Owned Homes 2,769,580 2,703,423
Software 42,618 36,578
Equipment and Library Books 37,607,354 35,180,513
390,743,075 368,872,635
Accumulated Depreciation (134,614,320) (127,829,371)
$ 256,128,755 $ 241,043,264
Investment in land, buildings and equipment includes capitalized interest totaling approximately $2,977,000 and
$1,886,000, for the years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
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10. Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits
a. Postretirement Benefits
The University sponsors a postretirement benefit plan covering medical costs for retirees. Participants may
select their coverage, and the University typically pays 75% of the premiums. Certain participants are not
required to pay any portion of the premium. Spouses of participants are covered at the participants’ expense.
The status of the plan at August 31, 2016 and 2015 was as follows:
2016 2015
Change in Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation at September 1 541,638$ 571,084$
Interest cost 17,160 18,791
Plan participants’ contributions 52,265 56,002
Benefit payments (63,102) (104,239)
Net gain (99,449) -
Benefit obligation at August 31 448,512$ 541,638$
Change in Plan Assets
University contributions 63,102$ 104,239$
Benefit payments (63,102) (104,239)
- $ - $
Funded Status of the Plan
Benefit obligation less plan assets (448,512)$ (541,638)$
Net accrued benefit liability (448,512)$ (541,638)$
Total Recognized Amounts in the Consolidated
Statements of Financial Position
Accrued benefit liability (448,512)$ (541,638)$
Net amount recognized (448,512)$ (541,638)$
Costs Recognized in the Consolidated
Statements of Activities
Interest cost 17,160$ 18,791$
Net postretirement expense 17,160$ 18,791$
2016 2015
Assumptions as of August 31
Discount rate 3.00 % 3.50 %
Expected return on assets (for year shown) N/A N/A
Average rate of increase in compensation N/A N/A
Amounts recognized in accounts payable and accrued expenses
in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position consists of:
Accrued benefit liability (448,512)$ (541,638)$
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For measurement purposes, a 6.5% annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits
was assumed for fiscal 2016. The rate was assumed to decrease by 0.5% per year until 2020 and remain at 4.5%
thereafter.
Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the health care plans. A
one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:
1-Percentage- 1-Percentage-
Point Increase Point Decrease
Effect on total of service and interest cost $ 1,000 $ (900)
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation 33,100 (29,500)
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:
Year Ending Benefit
August 31, Payments
2017 $ 46,770
2018 44,626
2019 42,198
2020 39,570
2021 - 2026 182,510
b. Postemployment Benefits
The University provides various benefits on a discretionary case-by-case basis, which primarily includes
salary and medical benefit continuations and unemployment insurance and accrues the cost when known.
The University has estimated postemployment benefits at approximately $765,000 and $590,000 at
August 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. These amounts are included in accounts payable and accrued
expenses within the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position.
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11. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt, as of August 31, 2016 and 2015, consisted of the following:
2016 2015
Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency, Civic
Facility Revenue Bonds, original amount $42,000,000 with
maturities through 2035, with interest at an average annual rate
of 4.67%. (a) $ - 1,015,000$
Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation, Civic
Facility Revenue Bonds, original amount $31,075,000 with
maturities through 2039, with interest at an average annual
rate of 4.65%, plus unamortized premiums of $212,325 in
2016 and $221,557 in 2015. (b) 22,542,325 23,111,557
Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation, Civic
Facility Revenue Bonds, original amount $25,000,000 with
maturities through 2032, with interest at an average annual
rate of 4.51%, plus unamortized premiums of $239,630 in
2016 and $254,804 in 2015. (c) 20,994,630 21,914,804
Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation, Civic
Facility Revenue Bonds, original amount $45,080,000 with
maturities through 2043, with interest at an average annual
rate of 4.7%, plus unamortized premiums of $837,351 in
2016 and $867,800 in 2015. (d) 45,917,351 45,947,800
Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation, Civic
Facility Revenue Bonds, original amount $33,535,000 with
maturities through 2035, with interest at an average annual
rate of 3.6%, plus unamortized premiums of $2,620,779 in
2016 and $2,758,112 in 2015. (e) 36,155,779 36,293,112
125,610,085$ 128,282,273$
Less: Unamortized bond issuance costs (2,056,836) (2,154,719)
123,553,249$ 126,127,554$
Interest expense for the years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015 amounted to $2,855,166 and $3,247,836,
respectively.
Bond issuance costs are amortized over the life of the bonds. Amortization expense for the bond issuance costs,
calculated using the effective interest method, for the years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015 totaled $97,883 and
$97,700, respectively.
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a. Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency
In October 2005, the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) issued $42,000,000
of Civic Facility Revenue Bonds (“2005 Bonds”), with maturities through 2035, at an average annual interest
rate of 4.67%, plus a premium of $436,265.
The proceeds from the 2005 Bonds were used to finance: (i) construction of the Center for Recreation and
Sport and the Performing Arts Center; (ii) construction of a Fine Arts and Facilities Building;
(iii) installation of new underground water and electrical pipes and conduits; and (iv) various other renovation
and equipment projects.
In accordance with the terms of the bond agreement, the 2005 Bonds were not collateralized by any mortgage
lien on or security interest in the facilities being renovated or in any other real or personal property of the
University.
The University was required to make semi-annual payments to the Agency, equal in amount to the Agency’s
debt service payments. The Agency’s debt service payments required thirty annual principal payments, which
commenced October 1, 2006, and sixty semi-annual interest payments, which commenced April 1, 2006.
The 2005 Bonds were paid off on October 1, 2015.
b. Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation
In September 2009, the Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation (the “LDC”) issued
$31,075,000 of Civic Facility Revenue Bonds (“2009 Bonds”), with maturities through 2039, at an average
interest rate of 4.65%, plus a premium of $732,584. The proceeds from the 2009 Bonds were used to refund
the outstanding 1999 Bonds and to partially finance the construction of a new 171-bed residence hall.
In accordance with the terms of the bond agreement, the 2009 Bonds are not collateralized by any mortgage
or lien on or security interest in the facilities being renovated or in any other real or personal property of the
University.
The University is required to make semi-annual payments to the LDC, equal in amount to the LDC’s debt
service payments. The LDC’s debt service payments require twenty-nine annual principal payments, which
commenced on February 1, 2011 and sixty semi-annual interest payments, which commenced February 1,
2010.
c. Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation
In June 2011, the LDC issued $25,000,000 of Civic Facility Revenue Bonds (“2011 Bonds”), with maturities
through 2032, at an average interest rate of 4.51%, plus a premium of $318,662. The proceeds from the 2011
Bonds were used to refund the outstanding 2002 Bonds and to finance the construction of the 171-bed
residence hall, softball field facility and various other renovations and electrical upgrades.
In accordance with the terms of the bond agreement, the 2011 Bonds are not collateralized by any mortgage
or lien on or security interest in the facilities being renovated or in any other real or personal property of the
University.
The University is required to make semi-annual payments to the LDC, equal in amount to the LDC’s debt
service payments. The LDC’s debt service payments require twenty-one annual principal payments, which
commenced on June 1, 2012 and forty-two semi-annual interest payments, which commenced December 1,
2011.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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d. Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation
In November 2013, the LDC issued $45,080,000 of Revenue Bonds, Series 2013 (“2013 Bonds”), with
maturities through 2043, at an average interest rate of 4.70%, plus a premium of $923,624. The proceeds
from the 2013 Bonds are being used to finance: (i) construction of a new Nexus and Welcome Center
building; (ii) underground parking; and (iii) other capital improvements and maintenance projects.
In accordance with the terms of the bond agreement, the 2013 Bonds are not collateralized by any mortgage
or lien on or security interest in the facilities being renovated or in any other real or personal property of the
University.
The University is required to make semi-annual payments to the LDC, equal in amount to the LDC’s debt
service payments. The LDC’s debt service payments require twenty-seven annual principal payments, which
commence on September 1, 2017 and sixty semi-annual interest payments, which commenced March 1,
2014.
e. Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation
In September 2014, the LDC issued $33,535,000 of Revenue Bonds, Series 2014 (“2014 Bonds”), with
maturities through 2035, at an average interest rate of 3.6% plus a premium of $2,884,001. The proceeds of
the 2014 Bonds were used for the purpose of advance refunding all remaining outstanding bonds issued in
2005 by the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency.
In accordance with the terms of the bond agreement, the 2014 Bonds are not collateralized by any mortgage
or lien on or security interest in the facilities being renovated or in any other real or personal property of the
University.
The University is required to make semi-annual payments to the LDC, equal in amount to the LDC’s debt
service payments. The LDC’s debt service payments require nineteen annual principal payments, which will
commence on October 1, 2017 and forty-two semi-annual interest payments, which commenced April 1,
2015.
Future debt service payments are comprised of the following:
Bonds
Payable
2017 7,075,569$
2018 8,640,894
2019 9,115,168
2020 9,110,594
2021 9,106,593
Thereafter 157,461,888
200,510,706
Less: Interest Portion (78,810,706)
Less: Unamortized Costs of Issuance (2,056,836)
Add: Premium 3,910,085
123,553,249$
Year Ending
August 31,
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12. Retirement Plans
The University has a contributory defined contribution retirement plan, which cover substantially all full-time
employees. It is the University’s policy to fund pension costs accrued. The University’s contributions are
determined in accordance with the related provisions of the union contracts and at the discretion of management
for all non-union employees. Total pension costs under the plans for the years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015
amounted to $7,493,796 and $7,298,526, respectively.
The University also participated in a union multi-employer defined benefit plan, which covered all clerical
employees. As permitted by the plan document, effective August 31, 2011, the University withdrew from the
multi-employer plan and recorded an expense for the present value of the future payments as determined by the
plan’s actuary as a nonrecurring item in the consolidated statements of activities. Final payments related to this
withdrawal liability occurred during the year ended August 31, 2015, and amounted to $123,532.
13. New York State Aid
The University received institutional support for the years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015 in the amount of
$674,859 and $712,992, respectively, under Article 129 of the New York State Education Law.
14. Allocation of Certain Expenses
The University allocates operation and maintenance of plant, depreciation and amortization, and interest expense
based on proportional expenditures using estimates of building square footage and the functional use of each
facility financed by debt.
For the years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015, the following allocation of expenses was included in the
accompanying consolidated statements of activities:
Operation and Depreciation
Maintenance and Interest
of Plant Amortization Expense Total
Instruction 11,087,079$ 2,127,117$ 1,006,366$ 14,220,562$
Research and Public Service 1,060,871 390,993 106,480 1,558,344
Academic Support 2,518,390 837,856 63,220 3,419,466
Student Services 3,517,152 1,658,085 795,227 5,970,464
Institutional Support 1,496,482 485,390 280,849 2,262,721
Auxiliary Enterprises 5,467,164 1,727,180 603,024 7,797,368
25,147,138$ 7,226,621$ 2,855,166$ 35,228,925$
2016
Operation and Depreciation
Maintenance and Interest
of Plant Amortization Expense Total
Instruction 10,713,797$ 2,142,943$ 1,149,870$ 14,006,610$
Research and Public Service 1,000,654 392,411 118,811 1,511,876
Academic Support 2,368,278 858,907 74,862 3,302,047
Student Services 3,331,396 1,679,742 849,321 5,860,459
Institutional Support 1,397,881 505,586 296,414 2,199,881
Auxiliary Enterprises 4,913,079 1,850,838 758,558 7,522,475
23,725,085$ 7,430,427$ 3,247,836$ 34,403,348$
2015
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15. Commitments and Contingencies
a. Noncancelable Lease Agreements and Other Contracts
The University is obligated under noncancelable operating lease agreements for the rental of off-campus
facilities, some of which contain escalation clauses; equipment rentals; and other contracts. Minimum annual
commitments under the operating leases and other contracts are as follows at August 31, 2016:
Total
2017 $ 3,936,668
2018 4,472,636
2019 4,327,584
2020 4,091,178
2021 3,520,225
Thereafter 9,175,928
$ 29,524,219
Year Ending
August 31,
Rental expense for operating leases amounted to $3,703,979 and $3,086,992 for the years ended August 31,
2016 and 2015, respectively.
b. Litigation
The University is presently a defendant in several lawsuits arising from the normal conduct of its affairs.
Management of the University is of the opinion that settlements, if any, of the aforementioned litigation not
covered by insurance will not have a material adverse impact on the accompanying consolidated financial
statements of the University.
16. Subsequent Events
The University evaluated its August 31, 2016 consolidated financial statements for subsequent events through
November 28, 2016, the date the consolidated financial statements were issued. The University is not aware of
any subsequent events which would require recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.
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ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2016
Pass-through
Federal Grantor/Pass-through Grantor/Program Title
Entity’s
Identifying
Number
Federal
CFDA
Number
Federal
Expenditures
Amounts
Provided to
Subrecipients
Student Financial Assistance Cluster:
U.S. Department of Education:
Pell Grant Program Direct 84.063 $ 6,285,761 $ -
Federal Direct Student Loan Program Direct 84.268 72,708,505 -
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program Direct 84.007 312,695 -
Work Study Program Direct 84.033 997,170 -
Perkins Loan Program Direct 84.038 5,130,015 -
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
Faculty Nursing Loan Program Direct 93.264 2,029,820 -
Nursing Student Loans Program Direct 93.364 783,219 -
Total Student Financial Assistance Cluster 88,247,185 -
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood
Grant Program (Pass-through from Central Nassau
Guidance)
11957197
93.396
61,750
-
Disaster Relief Appropriations Act – Non Construction
(Pass-through from the Child Care Counsel of Nassau) 32888 93.095 33,840 -
Biomedical Research and Research Training Direct 93.859 59,950 -
Mental Health Research Grant Direct 93.242 130,382 44,685
Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs (Pass-
through from the Research Foundation of CUNY) 4R25DA035161 93.279 38,733 -
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration
(Pass-through from Central Nassau Guidance)
SM062238
93.243
31,264
-
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration Direct 93.243 367,030 -
Total U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 722,949 44,685
National Science Foundation:
Geosciences (Pass-through from the Trustees of
Columbia University)
OCE-1450528
47.050
83,452
-
Education and Human Resources Direct 47.076 277,413 -
Office of International Science and Engineering Direct 47.079 27,465 -
-
Total National Science Foundation 388,330 -
U.S. Department of Education:
Special Education - Personnel Development to Improve
Services and Results for Children with Disabilities
Direct
84.325 129,411
-
Carol White Physical Education Program (Pass-through
from Freeport Public Schools and Westport Public
Schools)
S215F130373 and
S215F130320
84.215 58,426
-
Total U.S. Department of Education 187,837 -
Total Expenditures of Federal Awards $ 89,546,301 $ 44,685
The accompanying notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards should be read in conjunction with this schedule.
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2016
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) presents the federal grant expenditures
of Adelphi University and subsidiary (collectively, the “University”) for the year ended August 31, 2016. The schedule
was prepared using the accrual basis of accounting and is in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements
for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this Schedule may differ from amounts presented in or used
in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. In addition, the University did not elect to utilize the federal
minimum indirect cost rate (i.e. 10%).
2. LOAN PROGRAMS
The federal student loan programs listed below are administered directly by the University, and balances and transactions
related to these programs are included in the University’s consolidated financial statements. Loan activities and balances
consist of the following:
Federal CFDA Balance at Loans Payments Balance at
Number September 1, 2015 Issued Received August 31, 2016
Perkins Loan Program 84.038 4,380,015$ 750,000$ (768,312)$ 4,361,703$
Faculty Nursing Loan Program 93.264 1,739,581 290,239 (134,389) 1,895,431
Nursing Student Loan Program 93.364 576,269 206,950 (147,324) 635,895
6,695,865$ 1,247,189$ (1,050,025)$ 6,893,029$
During the year ended August 31, 2016, the University processed $72,708,505 of new loans under the Federal Direct
Student Loan Program which superseded and replaced the Federal Family Education Loan Program as of July 1, 2010,
(it also includes Federal Parents’ Plus Loans for Undergraduate Students and Graduate Plus Loans for Graduate
Students). It is not practical to determine the balance of loans outstanding to students of the University under these
programs.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ON INTERNAL
CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER
MATTERS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
To the Board of Trustees of
Adelphi University:
We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and
the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller
General of the United States, the consolidated financial statements of Adelphi University and subsidiary
(collectively, the “University”), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as of August 31,
2016, and the related consolidated statements of activities and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related
notes to the consolidated financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated November 28, 2016.
Internal control over financial reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the consolidated financial statements, we considered the University’s
internal control over financial reporting (“internal control”) to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the
effectiveness of the University’s internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or
employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct,
misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal
control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the University’s financial
statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a
deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet
important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section
and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant
deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in the University’s
internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have
not been identified.
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Compliance and other matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the University’s consolidated financial statements are
free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations,
contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the
determination of financial statement amounts. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those
provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of
our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under
Government Auditing Standards.
Intended purpose
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the
results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the University’s internal control or on
compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing
Standards in considering the University’s internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this report is not suitable
for any other purpose.
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November 28, 2016
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ON
COMPLIANCE FOR EACH MAJOR FEDERAL PROGRAM AND ON INTERNAL
CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE REQUIRED BY THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE
To the Board of Trustees of
Adelphi University:
Report on compliance for each major federal program
We have audited the compliance of Adelphi University and subsidiary (collectively, the “University”) with the
types of compliance requirements described in the U.S. Office of Management and Budget’s OMB Compliance
Supplement that could have a direct and material effect on its major federal program for the year ended August 31,
2016. The University’s major federal program is identified in the summary of auditor’s results section of the
accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs.
Our audit of, and opinion on, the University’s compliance for its major federal program does not include the
compliance requirements governing Federal Perkins loan processing and student refunds under the Student
Financial Assistance cluster, because the University engaged Heartland ECSI and Higher One, Inc. to perform
these compliance activities. These third-party servicers have obtained a compliance examination from other
practitioners in accordance with the U.S. Department of Education’s Audit Guide, Audits of Federal Student
Financial Assistance Programs at Participating Institutions and Institution Servicers.
Management’s responsibility
Management is responsible for compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of its
federal awards applicable to the University’s federal programs.
Auditor’s responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on compliance for the University’s major federal program based on our
audit of the types of compliance requirements referred to above. We conducted our audit of compliance in
accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America; the standards applicable
to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United
States; and the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).
Those standards and the Uniform Guidance require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether noncompliance with the types of compliance requirements referred to above that could
have a direct and material effect on a major federal program occurred. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence about the University’s compliance with those requirements and performing such other procedures
as we considered necessary in the circumstances.
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We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion on compliance for the major federal program.
However, our audit does not provide a legal determination of the University’s compliance.
Opinion on each major federal program
In our opinion, the University complied, in all material respects, with the types of compliance requirements
referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on its major federal program for the year ended
August 31, 2016.
Report on internal control over compliance
Management of the University is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over
compliance with the types of compliance requirements referred to above. In planning and performing our audit
of compliance, we considered the University’s internal control over compliance with the types of compliance
requirements that could have a direct and material effect on its major federal program to design audit procedures
that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing an opinion on compliance for its major
federal program and to test and report on internal control over compliance in accordance with the Uniform
Guidance, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over
compliance. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the University’s internal control
over compliance.
As described in our Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program above, this Report on Internal Control
Over Compliance does not include the results of the other auditors’ testing of internal control over compliance
that is reported on separately by those auditors.
A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control over compliance
does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent,
or detect and correct, noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program on a timely
basis. A material weakness in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies,
in internal control over compliance, such that there is a reasonable possibility that material noncompliance with a
type of compliance requirement of a federal program will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely
basis. A significant deficiency in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies,
in internal control over compliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program that is less severe
than a material weakness in internal control over compliance, yet important enough to merit attention by those
charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control over compliance was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph
of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control over compliance that might be
material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any
deficiencies in the University’s internal control over compliance that we consider to be material weaknesses.
However, material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified.
The purpose of this Report on Internal Control Over Compliance is solely to describe the scope of our testing of
internal control over compliance and the results of that testing based on the requirements of the Uniform Guidance.
Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose.
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ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2016
SECTION I - SUMMARY OF AUDITOR’S RESULTS
Consolidated Financial Statements
Type of auditor’s report issued: Unmodified
Internal control over financial reporting:
• Material weakness(es) identified? yes X no
• Significant deficiencies identified that are not considered to be
material weakness(es)? yes X none reported
• Noncompliance material to consolidated financial statements noted? yes X no
Federal Awards
Internal control over the major federal program:
• Material weakness(es) identified? yes X no
• Significant deficiencies identified that are not considered to be material
weakness(es)? yes X none reported
Type of auditor’s report issued on compliance for the major federal program: Unmodified
Any audit findings disclosed that are required to be reported
in accordance with 2 CFR 200.516(a) of the Uniform Guidance? yes X no
Identification of the major federal program:
Federal Grantor/Pass-through Program Title or Cluster
Federal
CFDA Number
Student Financial Assistance Cluster:
U.S. Department of Education:
Pell Grant Program 84.063
Federal Direct Student Loan Program 84.268
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program 84.007
Work Study Program 84.033
Perkins Loan Program
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
84.038
Faculty Nursing Loan Program 93.264
Nursing Student Loans Program 93.364
Dollar threshold used to distinguish between type A and type B programs: $750,000
Auditee qualified as low-risk auditee? X yes no
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2016
SECTION II - FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINDINGS
No matters reported.
SECTION III - FEDERAL AWARD FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
No matters reported.