Recovery of funds
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
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(a) FNS may recover funds from a State agency under any of the following conditions:
(1) If FNS determines, through a review of the State agency's reports, program, or financial analysis, monitoring, audit or otherwise, that the State agency's performance is inadequate or that the State agency has failed to comply with this part or FNS instructions and guidelines.
(2) If FNS determines that the State agency is not expending funds at a rate commensurate with the amount of funds distributed or provided for expenditure under the program.
(3) If FNS determines that a State agency is not providing full and timely reports.
(b) FNS shall effect such recoveries of funds through adjustments in the amount of funds provided under the program.
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