Finding: 2023-002 School Food Account - Net Cash Resources (ALN #10.553/10.555/10.559)
Corrective Action Plan:
The School District has begun taking action to address this issue, as follows: Equipment Improvement - School Food Service Director, Joe Kilmer, Food Service Manager, Ann Overhiser, and ...
Finding: 2023-002 School Food Account - Net Cash Resources (ALN #10.553/10.555/10.559)
Corrective Action Plan:
The School District has begun taking action to address this issue, as follows: Equipment Improvement - School Food Service Director, Joe Kilmer, Food Service Manager, Ann Overhiser, and the School Business Administrator have plans to improve and replace cafeteria equipment. The replacement plan will be completed in conjunction with the School District’s upcoming Capital Project. This work was originally expected to be included in a prior project but due to scheduling issues, is now included in the upcoming project which is expected to be completed by June 30, 2025. Retained Balance for Pending Settlements - Wages will increase into 2023 and beyond. The minimum
wage in New York State is expected to continue to rise over the next several years according to legislation. The rate will rise to $15 per hour by the end of 2023. Annual increases will continue until the rate reaches $16 per hour in 2026. Annual increases will be published by the Commissioner of
Labor and based on a number of economic factors. Due to the critical labor shortage, the School District recently increased hourly wages for food service helpers and cooks in order to attract additional workers to maintain operations. Enhanced Meals - The Food Service Director and Food Service Manager continue to take steps to improve food options. They include making improvements to center of the plate options and improving local food options as well. In addition, the School District plans to spend a portion of the
School Lunch excess cash on cafeteria equipment as a part of its upcoming Capital Project which is expected to be completed by June 30, 2025.
Anticipated Correction Date:
June 30, 2024