Finding 1076049 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to obtain signatures from "approved shoppers" for USDA food products.
  • Impacted Requirements: There is a need to maintain an accurate "approved shopper" list from partner agencies.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Train all staff on the importance of obtaining and cross-referencing signatures for USDA food products.

Finding Text

Condition: During our audit it was noted the Organization was not obtaining, in various instances, signatures of "approved shoppers" for USDA food product. Criteria: The Organization is required to maintain an "approved shopper" list from each partner agency stating who was authorized from their agency to pick up USDA food product. Cause: The Organization had turnover through-out the organization, and this required step was missed. Effect: The effect of the turnover caused staff to not obtain signatures for USDA food product so these names could be crossed referenced to the "approved shopper" listing. Recommendation: The recommendation is for the Organization to ensure all staff are appropriately trained on obtaining and cross referencing signatures on USDA food product. Views of Responsible Officials: See attached response.

Categories

No categories assigned yet.

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 499607 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 499608 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 499609 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1076050 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1076051 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.569 Emergency Food Assistance Program (food Commodities) $2.72M
10.565 Commodity Supplemental Food Program $904,213
10.182 Pandemic Relief Activities: Local Food Purchase Agreements with States, Tribes, and Local Governments $743,582
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $658,732
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $339,631
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $229,770
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $116,390
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $50,501
97.024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program $49,202
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $650