FOI Request - School Meal Debt Fund

Request 101003644325

1. Has your council applied for money from the Scottish Government’s school meal debt fund? (Details of the fund - https://www.gov.scot/news/helping-clear-school-meal-debt/

2.If yes, what evidence did you have to supply, how much did the local authority apply for, and how much money did it receive?

3. What is the current amount of school meal debt now owed to the council by families?

Response 09-10-2024

Update to Q2 22-10-2024

1. Yes.

2. No award information has been received to date. Document how Moray are following the principles of the COSLA Good Practice Principles for School Meal Management.

Amount applied for: £38295.85

3. As of 26/09/24 the outstanding debt is £45895.93.  Please be aware that this figure can change daily do to payments or even further debt on accounts accrue.