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Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program - Oversight of Grant Recipients' Use of Funds

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number:
34801-0001-21
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Component
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Description
OIG reviewed the Rural Business-Cooperative Service’s internal controls over the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program grant recipients’ use of funds.
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$208,285,667
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Develop, implement, and document key internal control activities RBS identifies as necessary to ensure RBS State Offices are conducting and documenting the results of annual onsite reviews to ensure the grantee follows Federal regulations and the terms and conditions of the grants.

Develop, implement, and document key internal control activities RBS identifies as necessary to ensure RBS State Offices approve reimbursement requests for grantees who requested reimbursement for expenses prior to the date the Financial Assistance Agreement was executed.