Finding 45173 (2022-001)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District reported incorrect numbers of eligible meals for reimbursement, leading to an excess of $712.
  • Impacted Requirements: Monthly reporting of eligible meals for reimbursement was not accurately followed due to inadequate training.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement training on reporting software and meal eligibility, along with a review process before submitting reimbursement claims.

Finding Text

Criteria: The District is required to report the number of eligible meals served for reimbursement on a monthly basis. Condition: The District incorrectly reported the number of eligible meals qualifying for reimbursement throughout the fiscal year, resulting in excess reimbursement of $712. Cause: The District employee responsible for reporting was not adequately trained on the reports generated from the computer software and which meals qualified for reimbursement. Effect: The District did not receive the proper amount of reimbursement for the meals that qualified. Recommendation: Training on the reports generated for the computer software and what meals qualify for reimbursement needs to be completed for those responsible for reporting. The District should also add a review procedure of the reporting prior to submission of a claim for reimbursement. Response: The District will provide additional training for those involved in the reporting process, and will also add an additional level of review prior to submitting claims for reimbursement. Conclusion: Response accepted.

Corrective Action Plan

The District will provide additional training for those involved in the reporting process, and will also add an additional level of review prior to submitting claims for reimbursement.

Categories

Cash Management Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.555 National School Lunch Program $1.32M
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $355,293
10.553 School Breakfast Program $138,454
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $91,819
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $67,443
93.354 Public Health Emergency Response: Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Response: Public Health Crisis Response $18,039
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $14,091
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $13,858
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $10,000
66.951 Environmental Education Grants $1,558