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HRD-82-107 1 (1982-08-09)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabmny0001 and id is 1 raw text is: UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE HIHI.GTQN RE. )2QC48 B-208465 August 9, 1982 The Honorable Bobbi Fiedler House of Representatives Dear Ms. Fiedler: 119294 Subject: Improper Use of Federal Student Aid Funds for Lobbying Activities (GAO/HRD 82-107) We refer to your letter to the Comptroller General of March 26, 1982, pointing out that at least one university in California, --California State University, Northridge (CSUN) -- mounted a lobbying effort against cuts in the Guaranteed Student Loan Program. You requested our office to determine whether any Federal funds were involved in this effort and, if so, whether the lobbying effort was in violation of any Federal laws. Our inquiry into this matter revealed that a maximum of about $1,900 was expended on these lobbying activities. The estimated Federal portion, in violation of applicable appro- priation act restrictions, was less than $300. The estimate is based on data requested from and furnished by CSUN's Fin- ancial Aid Office. There were no records showing actual time spent on this project. As part of our inquiry we (1) reviewed pertinent Federal laws and regulations, (2) obtained selected financial reports from the Department of Education and (3) visited the CSUN cam- pus from June 14-16, 1982, and met with CSUN officials and employees. The Federal funds involved were allowances for CSUN's costs to administer three Department of Education student aid programs--the National Direct Student Loan Program, the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Program and the College Work-Study Program--for school year 1981-82. There were no administrative cost allowances to administer the Pell Grant Program or the Guaranteed Student Loan Program for 1981-82. During early March 1982, officials of CSUN's Financial Aid Office held several meetings with recipients of student financial aid. At these meetings students were encouraged to write members of Congress to urge their support to oppose proposed funding cuts for student financial aid programs. Students were provided sample letters, stationery, and postage. The Federal funds involved in the lobbying activities were from administrative (104534)

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