Finding 43951 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-08-08

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Two sites failed to verify that all participants were present for meals claimed, leading to improper meal claims.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines on meal count and attendance was not met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Anita Moreau should explain the situation, create processes for accurate daily counts, and ensure correct monthly meal claims for reimbursement.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2022-003: Significant Deficiency - Compliance with eligibility $53 Condition: During the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) audit in January 2022, TDA noted two sites tested did not ensure all participants were present for each meal claimed. Criteria: In compliance with Child and Adult Care Food Program Child Care Centers Handbook 4337.2 Meal Count and Attendance, centers did not ensure all participants were present for meals claimed. Cause: The centers did not ensure the meals claimed agreed to the participants present for the meals served Effect: Failure of the center to properly ensure all participants are present for the meals claimed caused 18 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 7 snacks to be improperly claimed. Recommendation: TDA recommends Anita Moreau to provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances around the claims; develop and implement process and procedures to ensure daily counts and attendance records are totaled correctly; and ensure monthly meal counts are accurately claimed for reimbursement from TDA.

Corrective Action Plan

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Anita Moreau has implemented policies to ensure all meal and attendance reports are accrate. Anita Moreau is also encouraging centers to utilize the computer claiming software. These policies have been provided to all centers. On February 3, 2023, TDA reviewed the Corrective Action Plan provided by Anita Moreau and has concluded its review.

Categories

Questioned Costs Cash Management Eligibility Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 43949 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 43950 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 43952 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 43953 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 620391 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 620392 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 620393 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 620394 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 620395 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $7.86M