Finding Identification: 2025 – 001 Federal – Child Nutrition Cluster #50000 Name of contact person: Bricki McNulty Corrective Action: Upon identification of the finding, the Child Nutrition Director immediately contacted the Tri-County Co-op to obtain the formal "Buy American" certification and statement for the 2024-25 school year. Upon discovery that a formal statement was not currently on file from the vendors for that specific period, the SFA took proactive measures to secure the appropriate certification for the 2025-26 school year to ensure immediate and future compliance. To prevent a recurrence of this finding, the Child Nutrition Director will be responsible for verifying and obtaining the updated "Buy American" certification from the Tri-County Co-op at the start of every school year. The School Food Authority (SFA) remains committed to purchasing domestic commodities and products to the maximum extent practicable. To support this, the Child Nutrition Director will oversee the continued use of the Buy American Exception Log. This log will be used to document any non-domestic items—such as bananas or other seasonal fruits not grown in the U.S. in sufficient quantities—including the specific justification (availability or price) for each exception. By integrating these steps into our annual administrative calendar, the SFA ensures that all food served in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs meets the domestic requirements mandated by 7 CFR 210.21(d). Proposed Completion Date: September 2025