2024 Financial Management
Cost Allocation for Center and Home Sponsors
Sponsoring homes and centers? Are you confused about the requirements and ready better understand the cost allocation process? Review USDA guidance and explore best practices for allocating costs and labor for your sponsorship and your center programs.
Read MoreCACFP Administrative Budgets
Learn tips and best practices on the preparation of an acceptable administrative budget. Topics will include the importance of strategic planning, using historical financial information to develop the budget, determining what expenses are allowable/ unallowable, identifying staffing requirements, how excess administrative funds affect the budget and updating the budget throughout the year.
Read MoreBudgeting and Compliance for Sponsors
Establishing policies to ensure compliance and program integrity is crucial to the CACFP. Explore the essential aspects of financial management, budget development, and adherence to policies within the CACFP. Get best practices and tools needed to effectively navigate the complexities of program regulations.
Read MoreDeveloping a CACFP Budget
Now that you know the basics of how to develop an administrative budget, this session will dive into details and best practices about how to tailor a budget to your CACFP operation.
Read MoreProcuring Local Foods for Child Nutrition Programs
From beef and bison in Montana to apples in Michigan and radishes in Rhode Island, local foods are on the menu for children across the country. Local procurement not only supports increasing economic opportunities for local farmers, but also helps child care institutions incorporate wholesome local foods into program meals and encourage children to make healthy food choices.
Read MoreProcurement Standards for Sponsors & Centers
In the CACFP, there are guidelines for the procurement of foods, supplies, equipment and other goods and services. Learn when you need to follow specific federal procurement regulations, what they are, and how to execute successful procurement measures in the CACFP.
Read MoreInvestigating Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Federally Funded Programs
Gain insight on investigating allegations of non-compliance in the CACFP and SFSP. Learn how to identify red flags during a monitoring review and take home interview techniques, sampling methodologies, and best practices which have been instrumental in identifying fraud, waste, and abuse in federally funded programs.
Read MoreSponsoring Summer Food: Keys to Financial Management
You’re already working the food program and are ready to expand to summer feeding. Hear about best practices to ensure proper internal controls for successful financial management and mitigate high risk program areas. Â
Read MorePreparing for CACFP or SFSP Audits
The word ‘audit’ often evokes anxiety and unease for providers. It’s not a reflection of your confidence in your work but rather the apprehension of having it scrutinized by someone else. Even when you’re certain of following federal guidelines, why do you feel this way? How can you overcome these feelings and approach audits with confidence and composure?
Read MoreFinancial Management for Center Sponsors
Ensuring program compliance with proper accounting systems is essential for success in the CACFP. Discover strategies for establishing internal controls for effective financial management. Get best practices and an increased awareness of the importance of recordkeeping and documentation.
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