Finding 516214 (2024-007)

2024-007 - Child Nutrition Cluster - Eligibility Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 Pass-Through Agency: Food and Nutrition Service Pass-Through Entity Identifying Number: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Exceptions: 10 exceptions out of 43 tested (23.3%) Condition The District has not properly implemented controls to oversee the application process and monitor and update the free and reduced list for any changes. Criteria Any child enrolled in a participating school or summer camp, or attending a Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) meal service site, who meets the applicable program’s definition of “child,” may receive meals under the applicable program. For the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP), children belonging to households meeting nationwide income eligibility requirements may receive meals at no charge or at a reduced price. Children who have been determined ineligible for free or reduced price school meals pay the full price, set by the School Food Authority (SFA), for their meals. Children participating in a SFSP meal service receive their meals at no charge. Cause The District has not properly implemented controls to oversee the application process. Effect The eligibility test requirements applicable to the grant were not met. Recommendation We recommend management monitor for timely completion of applications, update student records timely, and review the listing of all free/reduced students to ensure proper inclusion/exclusion of students. Management’s Response The District is aware of the requirements and will attempt to compile the information necessary in the future. Responsible Official Joe Dawidziak, Superintendent Anticipated Completion Date The District intends to work towards resolving this finding for the following year.