October 22, 2022 Finding Number: 2022-001 ? Excess Fund Balance In Food Service Fund Condition: As of year-end the District had a fund balance in the non-profit food service fund in excess of three months? operating expenses by approximately $85,951. Responsible Person: Stephen Grubaugh ? Director of Business Services Implementation Date: 7/1/2022 During the single audit, it was discovered that Bullock Creek Food Service Department had an excess fund balance in the Food Service Fund by approximately $85,951. This was due to the meal reimbursement rate exceeding the food cost to prepare the meals. All meals served to students during the 2021-2022 school year were provided free of charge to the students, due to grants. In order to reduce the excess fund balance, the district created a spend down plan for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year. The kitchen at Bullock Creek Elementary needs some structural repairs completed due to faulty roof drainage. The total cost of the project is approximately $73,000. Construction on the project was started in July of 2022 and finished in August. Meal Magic will be implemented during the 2022-2023 School year for tracking of the meal purchases of students and staff. This software will cost approximately $3,000 in the first year to implement and $6,000 in subsequent years. The reaming $10,000 in excess fund balance will be retained, in order to aid in the paydown of potential negative student food service account balances. Since students haven?t paid for breakfasts or lunches for the past 2 years, it is unknown how the many will families will have feel a financial burden paying for their children?s school meals. Sincerely, Stephen Grubaugh Director of Business Services