Report 2013-046 Recommendation 32 Responses

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

Recommendation #32 To: Sweetwater Union High 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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60-Day Agency Response

We have reviewed guidance from the USDA and CDE governing allowable cafeteria expenditures to ensure future compliance with use of funds. An example of following that guidance is that all equipment purchases over $5000 is submitted to the CDE for approval before making the purchases.

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

All Recommendations in 2013-046

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.