Finding 635513 (2022-006)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
J
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-13

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Lack of a secondary review for meal payment calculations based on family income.
  • Impacted Requirements: Payments must align with Federal poverty income guidelines for eligibility.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Assign a knowledgeable individual to review payment requests before submission.

Finding Text

Department of Agriculture Significant Deficiency Assistance Listing 10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program; Grant Period - Year Ended September 30, 2022 Statement of Condition: Instances were noted where there was no secondary review of the calculation of payment for meals provided based on the income as provided by the family. Criteria: Eligibility for program payment for meals provided to be based on Federal poverty income guidelines regarding household size and income levels. Cause: There is no requirement for additional review of periodic payment request for accuracy. Effect: Without secondary review of the payment requests, there is a greater likelihood of errors not being subject to correction. Recommendation: An individual knowledgeable of the Federal program requirements should be assigned the responsibility of reviewing the periodic request for payment prior to submission. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Organization agrees with the finding and the recommended procedure will be implemented. Questioned Costs $ -0-

Categories

Eligibility Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 59069 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 59070 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 59071 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 59072 2022-007
    -
  • 635511 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 635512 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 635514 2022-007
    -

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant-Child Care Certificate Program $783,946
93.575 Ccdf - Arp Stabilization Funds $327,364
10.558 Child & Adult Care Food Program $128,378