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This finding is: New Federal Program Name & Year: National School Lunch Program 2024 & School Breakfast Program 2024 Project Number: 2024-4210 & 2024-4220 ALN No.: 10.555 & 10.553 Passed through: Illinois State Board of Education Federal Agency: United States Department of Agriculture Criteria: The District is responsible for ensuring that there is a termination clause noted in the Aramark contract stating wherby either party may cancel for cause with 60-day notification as required by 7 CFR 210.16(d) and 7 CFR 220.7(d)(4). Condition: There was no termination clause noted in the District's contract with Aramark stating wherby either party may cancel for cause with 60-day notification. Questioned Costs: This section is not applicable to this specific finding. This finding relates to the administrative details of the program and respective contract. Therefore, the finding does not effect costs of the program. Context: The District did not make sure the Aramark contract included the proper termination clause before signing. Effect: The District did not follow the compliance requirements in 7 CFR 210.16(d) and 7 CFR 220.7(d)(4). Cause: The District failed to check for the proper termination clause in the Aramark contract. Recommendation: We recommend the Aramark contract being updated to include the proper termination clause stating wherby either party may cancel for cause with 60-day notification. Management's Response: The District will ensure the Aramark contract has been updated with the proper termination clause before signing another contract.