# COVID-19—Oversight of the Emergency Food Assistance Program-Interim Report
> **Inspection / Evaluation** by Department of Agriculture OIG · 2021-08-25
> *About: Department of Agriculture*
## Report
- **Title:** COVID-19—Oversight of the Emergency Food Assistance Program-Interim Report
- **Submitting OIG:** Department of Agriculture OIG
- **Component agency:** Department of Agriculture
- **Type:** Inspection / Evaluation
- **Publication date:** 2021-08-25

## Summary

The objective of our ongoing inspection is to evaluate FNS’ oversight of TEFAP—this report provides interim results on whether FNS identified risks related to the safeand efficient distribution of USDA-food assistance to States during the COVID-19pandemic.


## Recommendations

- **Rec 1** (Closed): Develop and implement a formal process to periodically identify, assess, and document risks, beyond improper payments, that could impact the integrity of TEFAP. This should include a comprehensive assessment of all aspects of TEFAP, including those…
- **Rec 2** (Closed): Document FNS’ response to the risks identified during its assessment. Document and implement mitigation strategies, as applicable.
## Source
- [oversight.gov report page](https://www.oversight.gov/reports/covid-19-oversight-emergency-food-assistance-program-interim-report)
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