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Administrative Review Preparedness for Sponsors

Effective program compliance ensures the success of CACFP and SFSP. What are some of the do’s and don’ts of preparing for an administrative review? Hear lessons learned from administrative review examiners and get recommendations for how sponsors can be better prepared in the future.

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Navigating Specific Prior Written Approvals for Budget Items

Are you new to the CACFP or looking for a way to up your game when it comes to Specific Prior Written Approvals (SPWA)? Get a comprehensive overview of the process including insight on the requirements, steps for compliance, and best practices for tracking and reporting. Extend your knowledge to ensure adherence to the budgetary regulations for your purchased items or services.

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Investigating 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.

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Financial 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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Monitoring 101: Ensuring Compliance in SFSP and Afterschool Meals

Ready to level up your understanding of monitoring in SFSP or After School Meals? Whether you are a beginner or a veteran who never stops studying, discover key points of monitoring compliance, along with tips to be successful in audits, and put your knowledge on display while maximizing reimbursements for your programs.

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Maximizing Meal Access in the Out-of-School Time Hours

With childhood hunger on the rise in the wake of the pandemic, it is more important than ever to reinvest in child nutrition programs, particularly those that take place outside of the normal school day. Discover strategies to expand access and bolster participation in the Summer and Afterschool Nutrition Programs from a panel of youth-serving organizations and national non-profits

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Expanding Your Afterschool Meals Program for Greater Impact

Discover how a local food program, in just five years, skyrocketed from serving 500 meals daily to 2,000. Learn how they cut costs, reduced waste, and maximized efficiency using ready-made food, all while collaborating with community sites and education leaders to expand their program’s impact.

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Combating the Challenges of an At-Risk Rural Nutrition Program

Running an at-risk rural nutrition program provides challenges, including accessibility, cultural barriers, and sustainability. Learn to create a viable program by addressing the improvement of program infrastructure, tailoring programs to local cultures, and focusing on sustainable, community-driven solutions.

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