"Does the father figure in your cat's life ever clean the litter box? My husband claims that men lack the scooping gene."
~ Barbara L. Diamond
If your cat is defecating two inches outside the box, he may be telling you that he would like to use the box, but he is repelled by the smell and wetness. Depending on the type of litter, simply scooping the litter once a day may not be enough. It is maybe better to use less litter and to change the box daily. Wash out the litter box, and then rinse it with a diluted lemon juice or vinegar solution to control the ammonia smell.