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Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster (10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582) 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: The daily count sheets were reported in a monthly summary, and the totals from the monthly summary were submitted to the state for reimbursement. Our population included the monthly reports submitted for reimbursement, and our population included 12 months and we tested 2 months. The sample total for the first month was $101,100 and the net difference in meals reported was $7,036. The sample total for the second month was $111,755 and the net difference in meals reported was -$48. Questioned Costs: None Context: The District misstated the daily meal counts on 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. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The District should review their policies and 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 policies and procedures.