Report 2013-046 Recommendation 18 Responses

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

Recommendation #18 To: Bakersfield City 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

The Bakersfield City School District has established a binder that includes all USDA and CDE regulations pertaining to guidance on the allowable use of cafeteria funds. This binder has been reviewed by the District's Nutrition Services Director. Additional the Director and the Supervisor of the Nutrition Services Department are attending CDE workshops and webinars that focus on the administration of cafeteria funds.

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


60-Day Agency Response

By June 30, 2014, Bakersfield City School District staff will review all guidance from the USDA and CDE to better understand what these funds may be used for.

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


All Recommendations in 2013-046

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.