Finding 946635 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-02-22

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to consistently collect signatures from "approved shoppers" for USDA food products.
  • Impacted Requirements: There is a requirement to maintain an accurate "approved shopper" list from partner agencies for USDA food pickups.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Train all staff on the importance of obtaining and cross-referencing signatures for compliance.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-002 - USDA Food Distribution Condition: During our audit it was noted the Organization was not obtaining, in all instances, signatures of "approved shoppers" for USDA food product. Criteria: The Organization is required to maintain an "approved shopper" list from each partner agency stating who was authorized from their agency to pick up USDA food product. Cause: The Organization had turnover through-out the organization, and this required step was missed. Effect: The effect of the turnover caused staff to not obtain signatures for USDA food product so these names could be crossed referenced to the "approved shopper" listing. Recommendation: The recommendation is for the Organization to ensure all staff are appropriately trained on obtaining and cross referencing signatures on USDA food product. Views of Responsible Officials: See attached response.

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Other Findings in this Audit

  • 370192 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 370193 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 946634 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.569 Emergency Food Assistance Program (food Commodities) $3.73M
10.565 Commodity Supplemental Food Program $635,953
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $529,628
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $126,770
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $99,230
97.024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program $42,034
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $30,510
10.500 Cooperative Extension Service $20,016
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $16,196
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $12,462