U.S. Department of Education Holden R-III respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended June 30, 2025. Contact information for the individual responsible for the corrective action: Mike Hough, Superintendent Holden R-III School District Independent Accounting Firm: Ger...
U.S. Department of Education Holden R-III respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended June 30, 2025. Contact information for the individual responsible for the corrective action: Mike Hough, Superintendent Holden R-III School District Independent Accounting Firm: Gerding, Korte & Chitwood, P.C., 723 Main Street, Boonville, MO 65233 Audit Period: Year ended June 30, 2025. The findings from the June 30, 2025, Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. Significant Deficiency 2025-003 Child Nutrition Cluster Recommendation: We recommend that fund balances should be monitored to ensure that balances remain in line with child nutrition compliance requirements. Action Taken: Over the last five years, the school district's fund increased due to securing a contract at a low initial rate, while also benefiting from higher reimbursement rates and increased participation. This year, the district will once again go through the rebid process, and the estimated increase in costs is expected to range from 10% to 15%. This increase will likely surpass the amount the district receives in reimbursements, leading to a budget deficit. Additionally, student participation in the lunch program has declined over the years.