Education Dept begs to keep e-filing audits forever
Published Date: 9/25/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education wants to keep using its eZ-Audit system, which lets schools and organizations send financial reports and audit info online. This extension won’t change how it works but keeps things running smoothly for over 6,600 users from private groups and governments. You’ve got until October 26, 2026, to share your thoughts, and no extra costs or big changes are planned.
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eZ‑Audit Continued for Title IV Audits
If your school, nonprofit, private business, or government entity must submit Title IV financial statements or compliance audits, you will continue to use the Department of Education's eZ‑Audit web system. The Department estimates 6,632 annual responses and a total of 6,603 annual burden hours under OMB Control Number 1845‑0072, and it is seeking comments by October 26, 2026. The extension is described as an "extension without change" and the form and method of submission remain the same.
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