Finding Text
Finding 2023-003 – ELIGIBILITY
Type: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control – Eligibility
Program: Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553 and 10.555)
Condition: Of the 22 applications for reduced meals that were selected for testing, 3 did not document evidence of review by staff.
Criteria: The District is required to review all applications submitted for free and reduced meals to ensure the applications are completed as required and accurately determine eligibility.
Cause: Management did not consistently follow established policy.
Effect: Applications that are not reviewed for completeness and accuracy have the potential to incorrectly identify eligibility resulting in improper reimbursement claims.
Questioned Costs: None.
Recommendation: We recommend that the District review their process for preparing and reviewing applications and make the changes needed to ensure that all applications are reviewed, and evidence of the review is clearly indicated.
Management’s Resp: We are in agreement with this finding.