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Federal Program - Child Nutrition Cluster (AL 10.553 & 10.555). Reporting. Criteria - To receive reimbursement payment for meals served, the District must submit the number of meals served and all claims must be supported by accurate meal counts by category and type. Condition - The daily count sheets were reported in a monthly summary, and the totals from the monthly summary were submitted for reimbursement. Our population included the monthly records for the meals served, and our population included 9 months and we tested 3 months. Twelve days in the three month sample did not agree with the meal counts reported in the monthly summary. The sample total was $176,286 and the net difference in meals reported was $142. Questioned Costs - None. Context - The District misstated the daily meal counts on the monthly reports submitted for reimbursement. Cause - The District does not have sufficient procedures in place to ensure all meals are reported correctly. Effect - The District misstated the monthly meal counts submitted for reimbursement. Repeat Finding - Yes. Prior audit finding 2021-003. Recommendation - The District should review their policies and procedures for submitting meal counts for reimbursement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District agrees with the recommendation and will review its policies and procedures.