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2022-002: Verification of Free & Reduced Price Applications (NSLP) Criteria: The District must verify the current free and reduced price eligibility of households selected from a sample of applications that it has approved for free and reduced price meals by the required deadline. The deadline was December 15, 2021. Condition: The District did not complete verification procedures until January 26, 2022, which is after the required deadline of December 15, 2021. Additionally, on one application provided for verification the documentation provided to support the household income was not sufficient. Cause: The District performed the verification procedures late, and did not obtain appropriate income verification documentation for one verified application. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the verification requirements. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend the District perform the verification of free & reduced price applications by the required deadline. We also recommend the District obtain appropriate documentation to support the households? income. Southern Boone County R-I School District?s Response & Corrective Action Plan: The District will ensure future verifications of free & reduced price applications will be completed by the deadline published by DESE. Official Responsible for Ensuring Corrective Action Plan: Dr. Tim Roth, Interim Superintendent Planned Completion Date for the Corrective Action Plan: Fiscal Year 2023