We determined that Maryland designed reasonably adequate controls to validate and calculate SNAP replacement benefit claims; however, the controls were not sufficient to prevent Maryland from improperly replacing claims that resulted in more than $125,000 in questioned costs.
Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Agriculture OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Agriculture
Report Number
27601-0005-31
Report Description
Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
1
Questioned Costs
$125,038
Funds for Better Use
$0
Report updated under NDAA 5274
No
Open Recommendations
This report has 1 open recommendations.
| Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yes | $125,038 | $0 | ||
| Recover the $125,038 in questioned costs from the ineligible claims that Maryland DHS approved. | |||||