Date 09/22/2023
Finding 2023-001
Federal Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Program Name: Child Nutrition Program Cluster
Assistance Listing # (10.553,10.555,10.559)
Finding Summary
The procurement of Shamrock Foods during August of 2022 was not presented to and approved by the Board as required by the District’s procurement policies. Total purchases were $419,154 during fiscal year 2023.
Response from Kuna School District
The districts followed the RFP bid process as outlined in CRF 200 and the Idaho Code. Shamrock Foods was the only company that responded to the RFP, and they are known as the sole vendor in the area with this capability.
The Kuna School District acknowledges that the final internal step, a second presentation to the board, did not occur. In reviewing the process, the district identified the cause as a change in personnel with authority over the program.
In response, the School District has added a new layer of control. Now, when different departments engage in procurement, they will go through the business department. Afterward, they must submit all approved contracts to the business department, along with a detailed completed checklist of the entire procurement process. Additionally, it will be mandatory to include all supporting documents with the contract.
Anticipated Completion Date: September -October 2023: additional procurement training. Effective November 2023, it will be mandatory to include all supporting documents with the contract.
The contact person responsible for implementation of the corrective action plan: Elmira Feather, CFO.