2025-001 – Allowable Activities/Allowable Costs Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Wendy Bradstreet, RSU29 Business Manager Corrective Action: RSU29 has taken the following actions to address finding 2025-001: The district has been implementing new procedures and processes as of February 1, 2026, to correct the issues in question to comply with CFR(s): 2 CFR 200.303, to make sure we remain in compliance with OMB guidelines. Findings have been shared with the Food Services Director and training has been utilized from guidance and resources provided by the Maine Department of Education Nutrition Services site which include financial training and procurement practices and resources provided by the USDA School Nutrition Program regulations (7 CFR Part 210, 215, 220). Internal approvals have been revised to have not only the Food Service Director approving purchases, but an approval from the district Business Manager prior to payment of invoices to vendors. A copy of the OMB Circulars containing the CFR guidelines have been received and reviewed by the Business Manager and applicable grant managers/coordinators to implement a more stringent internal control process and procedure to ensure all requirements are followed. The Business Manager has updated the district’s Food Service Director and central office staff of applicable guidelines to ensure compliance of all projects that is being paid for by federal and/or state funding. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026.