FLORIDA'S CONTROLS OVER SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM

Direct the State agency to ensure SFSP sponsors fully address all application questions before the State agency approves their applications.

Direct the State agency to test and verify its data system enhancement to prevent retroactive site approvals.

Direct the State agency to test whether retroactive site approvals occurred with any other SFSP sponsors prior to implementation of the data system enhancement. If retroactive site approvals are identified, take the appropriate corrective actions.

Direct the State agency to consistently implement its standard operating procedures for SFSP site application reviews by ensuring staff obtain adequate justifications for close proximities and for why sites are not classified as open, and ensuring that summer school sites are open sites.

Direct the State agency to update its standard operating procedures for site application reviews so that staff verify SFSP sponsors implement proposed changes and provide acceptable justifications before site applications are approved.