SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCIES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE – U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, PASSED THROUGH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CHILD NUTRITION CLUSTER – FEDERAL ALN 10.555, 10.559, AND 10.553 2025-006 Internal Control Over Compliance With Allowable Activities Requirements Finding Summary Criteria – 7 CFR § 210.8 requires the District to establish and maintain effective internal control over compliance with requirements applicable to federal program allowable activities, including meal count requirements applicable to child nutrition cluster federal programs. Condition – The District did not have sufficient controls in place within its child nutrition cluster to assure that it was accurately reporting meals counts for federal reimbursement, specifically pre-K students at non-public schools and summer meals served at apartment building sites. Corrective Action Plan Actions Planned – The District will review its policies and procedures relating to meal counts for its federal programs and will ensure that accurate meal counts are documented and submitted for federal reimbursement. Official Responsible – Brian Schultz, the District’s Finance Director. Planned Completion Date – December 31, 2026. Disagreement With or Explanation of Finding – The District agrees with this finding. Plan to Monitor – Brian Schultz, the District’s Finance Director, will review and update the District’s policies and procedures relating to eligible meal tracking and reimbursement submission for its child nutrition cluster federal program to ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance in the future.