Finding 43749 (2022-003)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-01-11

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District submitted inaccurate meal counts for reimbursement, resulting in overclaims.
  • Impacted Requirements: Accurate reporting of meals served is essential for federal reimbursement under the Child Nutrition Cluster programs.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The District should enhance procedures to ensure correct meal reporting and prevent future discrepancies.

Finding Text

2022-003 FINDING Federal Program Child Nutrition Cluster (AL 10.553, 10.555, 10.559) 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 We randomly selected four months during the year and tested the monthly meal reimbursement reports submitted for reimbursement. Three of the four months had differences between the meals on the supporting documentation and the meals submitted for reimbursement. The net dollar amount of the differences for the three months was $3,505 claimed and received in excess of supporting documentation. Questioned Costs None Context The District misstated the daily meal counts in 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 Recommendation The District should review their 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 procedures.

Categories

Cash Management Reporting School Nutrition Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 43747 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 43748 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 43750 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 43751 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 620189 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 620190 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 620191 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 620192 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 620193 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $361,845
10.553 School Breakfast Program $257,695
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $119,573
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (elc) $60,773
10.555 National School Lunch Program $58,660
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $56,224
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $42,612
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $38,042
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $26,793
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $21,193
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $14,083
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $5,187
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $3,000