Finding 626599 (2022-002)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-11-20

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Academy's food service fund had cash resources exceeding the limit set by USDA regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with 7 CFR Part 210, which mandates cash resources not exceed three months of average expenditures.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Academy should implement a plan to reduce cash resources to meet regulatory limits.

Finding Text

2022-002 Condition and Criteria: The U.S. Department of Agriculture regulation located at 7 CFR Part 210, Subpart C, Section 210.14(b) states that the food service fund is to limit its net cash resources to an amount that does not exceed 3 months average expenditures. The cash and due from other funds balances in the Academy's food service fund exceeded the allowable amount at June 30, 2022. Cause: While the appropriate Academy employees were aware of the applicable compliance requirements, the Academy did not spend the necessary amount to reduce fund balance to the allowable limit. Effect: Noncompliance with the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations. Recommendation: The Academy should develop and implement a plan to reduce its net cash resources to the allowable limit. Management Response: The Academy has developed a corrective action plan that addresses this finding.

Categories

Cash Management School Nutrition Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.555 National School Lunch Program $401,967
84.371 Striving Readers $372,671
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $240,716
10.553 School Breakfast Program $153,591
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $132,028
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $64,931
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $45,403
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $29,088
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $22,336
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $17,239
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $16,396
10.582 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $9,755
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $1,553
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $614
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $474