Federal Register #ED-2026-SCC-2476

Request for Comment: Extension of eZ-Audit Electronic Submission System for Financial Statements and Compliance Audits

The Department of Education, through Federal Student Aid, is seeking public comment on the proposed extension of its eZ-Audit electronic submission system for financial statements and compliance audits. - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - Federal Student Aid - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is an information collection activity - eZ-Audit is a web-based system for institutions to submit required audits under Title IV, HEA program regulations - Notable Requirements: - The notice requests feedback on the necessity, timeliness, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - Estimated annual responses and burden hours are provided for public comment - No technical product specifications or unique procurement requirements are included

Description

The Department of Education is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR) related to eZ-Audit, a web-based process designed to facilitate the submission of compliance and financial statement audits. This system expedites the review of audits by the Department and provides timely and useful information to public, non-profit, and proprietary institutions. The process establishes a uniform submission method for all institutions under Title IV, HEA program regulations. Comments on this proposal are invited until September 14, 2026.

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