Management concurs with Audit Finding 2025-001 and will implement enhanced internal controls over inventory adjustments to ensure accurate accounting for the receipt, distribution, and disposition of all USDA commodities in compliance with Special Tests and Provisions requirements. Management will implement the following corrective actions: 1. Formal Approval and Authorization of Inventory Adjustments Management will establish a formal policy requiring documented supervisory review and approval for all manual positive and negative inventory adjustments recorded in the general ledger and the CERES inventory system. Approval will be obtained prior to posting adjustments, and access to record adjustments will be restricted to authorized personnel. 2. Standardized Documentation for Adjustments Each inventory adjustment will be supported by standardized documentation clearly explaining the nature, reason, and calculation of the adjustment, along with applicable supporting records (e.g., receiving documents, distribution records, shortage documentation). All documentation will be retained in accordance with USDA record retention requirements. 3. Reconciliation of Inventory Activity Management will implement a periodic (at least monthly) reconciliation of inventory receipts, distributions, and adjustments to CERES and the general ledger. Reconciling items will be investigated, resolved, and documented timely. 4. Monitoring of USDA Program Inventory Management will perform periodic reviews of inventory activity related to donated inventory and Tennessee and Mississippi USDA programs to ensure that adjustments are appropriate, approved, and accurately recorded. 5. Training and Ongoing Oversight Management will provide targeted training to staff involved in inventory and accounting processes regarding USDA Special Tests and Provisions requirements and the new approval and documentation procedures. Management will monitor compliance with these controls to ensure they are operating effectively. Expected Completion Date: Within 60–90 days Responsible Parties: Donavann Brooks, Inventory Control Manager (901-527-0422)