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Finding No. 2022-002 Assistance Listing Number 10.569 ? Emergency Food Assistance Program, United States Department of Agriculture. Pass-Through Entity: Greater Chicago Food Depository Award Number: A00014 Compliance Requirements: Eligibility Criteria Under the Emergency Food Assistance Program the Organization must certify household eligibility to receive USDA Foods for household consumption by applying income eligibility criteria established by the state agency. Condition During the year ended March 31, 2022, Nourishing Hope did not follow USDA Signature Sheet Guidelines and retain addresses from guests or their income eligibility. Context We sampled 40 guest recipient and tested for eligibility. 8of 40 did not have the required eligibility documented in regards to guests addresses and did not keep records of the eligibility status. Cause The cause of the finding is due to the Organization not keeping record of recipient eligibility status. Effect Nourishing Hope is not in compliance with the major program eligibility compliance requirements. Repeat Finding Yes - 2021-003 Recommendation Nourishing Hope should enhance their eligibility record keeping procedures in accordance with the program guidelines. Questioned Costs Not Applicable