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Resource | Notices 7 CFR Part 220, School Breakfast Program

SFAs, and schools are required to keep accounts and records as may be necessary to enable FNS to determine whether the program is in compliance. 

08/31/2015
Resource | Notices Request for Information: Software Vendors of State and Local Management Information Systems and Other Technology Solutions for NSLP and SBP

This is a request for information from Management Information Systems software and hardware vendors and developers  to learn about the functionality of state and school food authority NSLP and SBP data management information systems.

02/25/2015
Resource | Policy | FNS-GD-2013-0036 Federal Small Purchase Threshold Adjustment

This memo clarifies the small purchase threshold applicable to procurements under FNS programs.

SP01 CACFP01 SFSP01-2013
04/30/2013
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2012-0062 Offering School Food Authorities the Required Value and Variety of USDA Foods, and Efficient and Cost-Effective Distribution

The purpose of this policy memorandum is to provide direction and guidance to SDAs in order to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements, and to make certain that all SFAs receive their planned assistance level and maximize their use of USDA Foods to meet the nutrition standards in the NSLP.

FD-125
10/11/2012
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2011-0059 Automatic Revocation of Tax-Exempt Status

The purpose of this memorandum is to outline the procedures for each food distribution program in addressing organizations that have lost tax-exempt status for failing to meet IRS filing requirements.

FD-118
10/13/2011
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2011-0007 Guidance in Crediting for, and Use of Donated Foods in Contracts with Food Service Management Companies

The purpose of this policy memorandum is to provide guidance in ensuring compliance with requirements in Subpart D of 7 CFR Part 250 with respect to crediting for, and use of donated foods in contracts with food service management companies (FSMCs).

FD-080
01/25/2011
Resource | Guidance Documents | FNS-GD-2010-0049 Claims For Losses of Donated Foods and Related Administrative Losses - Procedures for the State Distributing Agency

The purpose of this instruction is to establish the general standards and procedures that the state distributing agency must follow in order to ensure that restitution is made for the loss of donated foods, or for the loss or improper use of funds provided for, or accruing from, the distribution of donated foods.

FNS Instruction 410-1 Rev. 2
12/29/2010
Resource | Policy Memos Oversight of the School Breakfast Program

One of GAO’s recommendations related to additional oversight of the School Breakfast Program (SBP). This memorandum is to remind state agencies of their general obligation to oversee the SBP to assure that federal funds are properly allocated and spent.

SP 23-2010
04/22/2010
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2010-0001 School Food Authorities Acting as a Collective Unit in the Control and Use of Donated Foods (Revised)

This memorandum clarifies the requirements and options for school food authorities acting as a collective unit in performing activities relating to donated foods. It also clarifies the requirements for the distributing agency with respect to such SFAs.

FD-067, SP15-2010
01/19/2010
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2009-0040 Clarification of State Agency Review Requirements for Donated Foods in the NSLP and Other Child Nutrition Programs

The purpose of this policy memorandum is to clarify the responsibilities of the state administering agency and the state distributing agency with respect to ensuring compliance with requirements for donated foods in the National School Lunch Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

SP26 CACFP06 SFSP02-2009
06/03/2009
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