Finding 22-1: The audit report was due to be received by the State of New Jersey no later than March 31, 2023. As a result, the audit was not submitted timely. Recommendation: To ensure the proper procedures are in place to allow the audit to be completed and received by the State of New Jersey Department of Agriculture in the required timeframe. Action Taken: ? Firstly, Administrator met with his staff and required that all books and records relating to the food program should be current and up to date in order to facilitate sending the information to the Audit firm in a timely manner. ? Secondly, there was a meeting between the Administrator and the CPA firm retained to prepare the audit. An understanding was reached that within 60 days prior to the audit due date, the CPA firm and the school?s administrative staff will meet to begin the work on the audit. ? These steps will help ensure that the audit will be completed soon after the close of the fiscal year and in a timely manner. Implementation Date: Corrective Action Plan has been implemented as of May 17, 2023. Person Responsible for Implementation: Mr. Rother, the Administrator, is the responsible party for implementation of the CAP. Telephone Number: (732)-722-5511.