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Audit of Child Nutrition Program Fraud During Pandemic

This act mandates audits of fraud in child nutrition programs that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to ensure that funds intended for children's meals are used properly and not wasted due to fraudulent activities. Citizens can expect greater transparency and accountability in the spending of public funds for nutritional support.
Key points
Mandatory audits of fraud in child nutrition programs, such as school lunch and summer food service programs, that utilized waivers during the pandemic.
Audits will be conducted annually by the Department of Agriculture to identify and investigate known fraud cases.
State agencies and local institutions must fully cooperate with audits by providing requested information to continue participating in nutrition programs.
The act requires state and federal agencies to retain records related to fraud, abuse, and invalid claims, aiding future investigations.
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Print number: 118_HR_4786
Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Process start date: 2023-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Feeding Children Not Fraudsters Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4786.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory audits of fraud in child nutrition programs, such as school lunch and summer food service programs, that utilized waivers during the pandemic.
  • Audits will be conducted annually by the Department of Agriculture to identify and investigate known fraud cases.
  • State agencies and local institutions must fully cooperate with audits by providing requested information to continue participating in nutrition programs.
  • The act requires state and federal agencies to retain records related to fraud, abuse, and invalid claims, aiding future investigations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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