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SFSP Program Costs and Reimbursements

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Program Costs and Reimbursements online training.

Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Course Catalog

Course Description

Through this training, participants will learn about program costs and reimbursements for the SFSP, including what Financial Management Systems must be followed, how to calculate reimbursements, and the differences between allowable and unallowable costs.

  • Course Number: 014
  • Training Length: 15 minutes
  • Certificate: Yes
  • Target Audience: Summer Meal Program Operators
  • Mandatory: No
  • Cost: Free
  • Date Recorded: February 2020

Online Course

Begin the SFSP Program Costs and Reimbursement course.

Referenced Resources

The following resources are referred to throughout this online course:

Crediting

  • Crediting: 0.25 hours
  • Key Area: Administration (3000)
    • Training Topic: Financial Management (3300)
      • Learning Objective: Compliance with Regulations/Policies (3320)

For more information on crediting, see the USDA web document Professional Standards Learning Objectives External link opens in new window or tab.

Additional Information

For more information on financial management standards required for all sponsors operating the SFSP, see the California Department of Education (CDE) Financial Management Standards for the SFSP Management Bulletin web page.

For more information regarding SFSP Program Costs and Reimbursements, see the CDE SFSP Information web page.

Contact Us

If you have technical difficulties or questions regarding the course content, contact the Summer Nutrition Programs and Grants Unit by email at SFSP@cde.ca.gov.

Questions:   Summer Nutrition Programs and Grants Unit | SFSP@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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