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Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Name and Assistance Listing Number: Child and Adult Care Food Program 10.558 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 037AOC and 2025-2026 Name of Pass-through Entity: Connecticut Department of Education Criteria According to 7 CFR, Parts 226.15(e)(2), 226.17(b)(8), 226.19(b)(7)(i), and 226.19a(b)(8), institutions must determine each enrolled participant's eligibility for free and reduced-price meals based on applicable Income Eligibility Guidelines in order to claim reimbursement for meals served at the appropriate rate. Condition During the year ended April 30, 2026, TEAM incorrectly determined the eligibility of two participants in accordance with the applicable Income Eligibility Guidelines. Cause A review of the Income Eligibility Application for CACFP Child Care Centers form was not performed with sufficient accuracy to ensure participant eligibility was determined in accordance with the applicable Income Eligibility Guidelines. As a result, two participants were assigned to incorrect eligibility categories. Effect or Potential Effect As a result of the eligibility determination not being performed with sufficient accuracy, two participants were assigned to incorrect eligibility categories, resulting in TEAM charging less program fees to the CACFP grant than required under the applicable Income Eligibility Guidelines. Questioned Costs None. Context We selected 40 participants to test compliance over participant eligibility determinations. TEAM did not properly categorize two of the participants tested based on their household income and family size. Identification as a repeat finding This finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation TEAM should ensure participant eligibility is accurately determined based on household income and family size in accordance with the applicable Income Eligibility Guidelines. A secondary review process should be established to verify eligibility classifications are properly determined and reported to the grantor, and fees are appropriately calculated and charged to the participant. Views of Responsible Officials We agree with the finding and will XXXXXX