2025-001 - Child and Adult Care Food Program - Eligibility Condition Six providers received an improper amount for their meal reimbursement for the month tested. A seventh provider did not have the proper documentation on file to support their Tier determination. Recommendation Controls should be re...
2025-001 - Child and Adult Care Food Program - Eligibility Condition Six providers received an improper amount for their meal reimbursement for the month tested. A seventh provider did not have the proper documentation on file to support their Tier determination. Recommendation Controls should be reviewed and updated to ensure that reimbursements are only requested for complete and accurate meals counts at the correct rate of reimbursement, and that only eligible participants are submitted to the State for reimbursement. Comments on the Finding Recommendation The CACFP at The Russell Child Development Center acknowledges the findings and understands the importance of ensuring that all meal reimbursements are based on complete, accurate meal counts and correct reimbursement rates, and that Tier determinations are fully supported by proper documentation. Action Taken: As of October 31 , 2025, Russell Child Development Center, has ceased participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. During the final grant award year, CACFP staff reviewed and updated Tier Determination forms and supporting documentation when it was identified that documentation was missing or incomplete. In addition, staff corrected provider license types within the CACFP files when discrepancies were identified to ensure accurate reimbursement rates. No further claims have been submitted since the program's closure. All CACFP-related records, including Tier documentation, meal count records, and reimbursement data, will be retained for the required record-keeping timeframe in accordance with federal and state regulations.