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Resource | Policy Memos Clarifications for Fiscal Action for Administrative Reviews in SY 2018-19

This memorandum provided information regarding the updated Administrative Review Manual, Forms and Tools for School Year 2018-19 to include the updated Fiscal Action Process and Workbook. Currently, regulations requires state agencies to take fiscal action for all Performance Standard 1 violations and Specific Performance Standard 2 violations identified during an administrative review.

11/30/2018
Resource | Policy Memos 60-Day Claim Submission and 90-Day Reporting Requirements for Child Nutrition Programs

Attached is updated clarifying guidance for state agencies regarding the 60-day claim submission and 90-day reporting requirements for child nutrition programs which was released on April 25, 2018. This latest version includes edits to align with changes made in the SFSP Simplified Cost Accounting Final Rule published on June 1, 2018.

09/14/2018
Resource | Training and Outreach Funds Provided to American Indians/Alaska Natives that are Excluded by Law

This document describes funds provided to American Indians/Alaska Natives that are excluded by federal law when determining eligibility for the FDPIR program.

08/09/2018
Resource Request for Information: State Administrative Expense Allocation Formula for Child Nutrition Programs

This is a request for information from state agencies administering child nutrition programs and state distributing agencies to learn about the successes, challenges, and needs for the State Administrative Expense allocation formula.

07/30/2018
Resource Food Distribution Program: Value of Donated Foods (July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019)

Notice is hereby given that the national average minimum value of donated foods, or cash in lieu thereof, per lunch under the NSLP and per lunch and supper under the CACFP shall be 23.50 cents for the period July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019.

07/27/2018
Resource | Factsheets Household Programs USDA Foods Product Information Sheets: Other

This page includes USDA Foods Product Information Sheets for the "other" category of USDA Foods available in the household programs. 

07/01/2018
Resource | Policy Memos Child Nutrition Programs’ Flexibilities for SY 2018-19

An interim final rule published on Nov. 30, 2017 provides child nutrition program operators targeted flexibilities for milk, whole grains, and sodium requirements for school year 2018-2019. This memorandum summarizes the flexibilities that will be effective July 1, 2018.

06/01/2018
Resource | Final Rule Final Rule: Simplified Cost Accounting and Other Actions To Reduce Paperwork in the SFSP

Final Rule: Simplified Cost Accounting and Other Actions To Reduce Paperwork in the SFSP

06/01/2018
Resource | Policy Memos Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Allocation of Funds for FY 2019

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide funding allocation amounts for all state agencies for fiscal year 2019, to provide information on funding requirements and deadlines and to serve as a reminder of important program requirements.

05/25/2018
Resource | Policy Memos Child Nutrition Program Waiver Request Guidance and Protocol- Revised

This memorandum revises the current USDA Food and Nutrition Service process for state agencies and eligible service providers seeking a waiver of statutory or regulatory program requirements for the child nutrition programs, including the CACFP, the SFSP, the NSLP, the FFVP, the SMP, and the SBP. 

05/24/2018
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