Report 2013-046 Recommendation 31 Responses

Report 2013-046: Cafeteria Funds: Local Education Agencies Generally Use the Funds for Appropriate Purposes (Release Date: February 2014)

Recommendation #31 To: Stockton Unified School District

Local Education Agencies that used cafeteria funds for unallowable purposes should, by June 30, 2014, review all guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the California Department of Education to better understand what these funds can be used for.

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6-Month Agency Response

We continue to work closely with the California Department of Education on guidance regarding expenditures and food-related items. The District will continue to communicate with the CDE, and the USDA. In addition, The District created a process to ensure appropriate oversight of the CHild Nutrition funds.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 6-Month Status: Fully Implemented

60-Day Agency Response

The District will review the recommendations and make the appropriate transfers prior to June 30, 2014.

We continue to work closely with the California Department of Education on guidance regarding expenditures and food related items. The District will continue to communicate with the CDE and the USDA. In addition, the District will create a process that will ensure appropriate oversight of the Child Nutrition funds.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 60-Day Status: Pending

All Recommendations in 2013-046

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.