Finding 370193 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-02-22

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to consistently collect signatures from "approved shoppers" for USDA food products.
  • Impacted Requirements: There is a requirement to maintain an accurate "approved shopper" list from partner agencies for USDA food pickups.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Train all staff on the importance of obtaining and cross-referencing signatures for compliance.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-002 - USDA Food Distribution Condition: During our audit it was noted the Organization was not obtaining, in all instances, signatures of "approved shoppers" for USDA food product. Criteria: The Organization is required to maintain an "approved shopper" list from each partner agency stating who was authorized from their agency to pick up USDA food product. Cause: The Organization had turnover through-out the organization, and this required step was missed. Effect: The effect of the turnover caused staff to not obtain signatures for USDA food product so these names could be crossed referenced to the "approved shopper" listing. Recommendation: The recommendation is for the Organization to ensure all staff are appropriately trained on obtaining and cross referencing signatures on USDA food product. Views of Responsible Officials: See attached response.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2022-002 - USDA Food Distribution- The Organization encountered challenges in obtaining "approved shopper" signatures on food invoices for partner agencies due to turnover in the Inventory staff. However, the staffing issue has been addressed, and the new staff members have received adequate training. Austin Wilson, in their capacity as Network Membership Specialist, will oversee the training of staff in Inventory procedures to ensure smooth operations moving forward.

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Other Findings in this Audit

  • 370192 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 946634 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 946635 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.569 Emergency Food Assistance Program (food Commodities) $3.73M
10.565 Commodity Supplemental Food Program $635,953
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $529,628
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $126,770
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $99,230
97.024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program $42,034
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $30,510
10.500 Cooperative Extension Service $20,016
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $16,196
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $12,462