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Finding 2022-101: USDA Food Receipts Criteria: Notice of receipt of USDA Foods provided within two business days to the State of Maine Department of Agriculture for the CSFP & TEFAP program. Condition: Notice of receipt of USDA Foods was not provided timely to the State of Maine Department of Agriculture in accordance with award requirements. Context: Our sample of 25 receipts of USDA Foods included six (6) instances where notification was not provided to the State of Maine Department of Agriculture within the required timeframe. Effect: Noncompliance with the provisions of the award may impact GSFB's ability to participate in the program. Cause: Office and warehouse closures during the year due to COVID-19 outbreak. Also, we note increased volume and demand due to response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Recommendation: We recommend GSFB reinforce the importance of submitting receipt tickets in accordance with award requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: GSFB is in continuous communication with a Maine USDA contact, who represents nonissue of tardy submissions.