Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division School Food Authorities (SFAs) Guide to Financial Management
Financial Management for Georgia Local Units of Administration Issued Date: October 18, 1994 Effective Date: July 1, 1994 Section Title: Other Information Revision History: • •
Revision No.: 2 Date Revised: July 2025
Chapter Title: School Nutrition Program Accounting Procedures
Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. School Nutrition Program Accounting Procedures 2.1 Accounts Payable 2.2 Accounts Receivable 2.3 Bank Reconciliations 2.4 Change Funds 2.5 Contracted Meals 2.6 Daily Cafeteria Receipts 2.7 Food Inventories 2.8 Interest Earned 2.9 Investments 2.10 Opening a New School 2.11 Prepaid Meals 2.12 Returned Checks 2.13 Summer Salaries 2.14 Transfer of Funds 2.15 Internal Control Procedures 2.16 Entering Claims & Financials in School Nutrition Online 2.17 Reduced Pricing 2.18 Natural Disaster and USDA Commodities 2.19 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program 3. Frequently Asked Questions 4. Chart of Accounts 5. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 6. Contact Information Document provided by the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division
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1. Introduction This guide provides proper accounting and reporting for School Nutrition Program (SNP) funds, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. This guidance presents the required procedures, documentation standards, and timelines to support accurate financial reporting and effective program management. This resource aims to promote consistency and accountability across local school systems, minimize audit findings, and ensure the integrity of School Nutrition’s financial operations. This resource replaces the previous Recordkeeping Guide and has been updated to better reflect current practices and policy requirements. Refer to this resource whenever processing financial transactions, preparing reports, or seeking guidance on accounting procedures related to the School Nutrition Program. This guidance was designed as a tool to assist with day-to-day operations.
Key Points: •
Local school systems, referred to as "Local Education Agency" (LEA), are designated as the School Food Authority (SFA) in the context of the SNP.
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SNP funds are typically reported as a Special Revenue Fund using the modified accrual basis of accounting.
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Subsidiary ledgers must be maintained for each school and central office operation.
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2. School Nutrition Program Accounting Procedures 2.1 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Expenditures are to be recorded in the accounting records when they are incurred. Incurred means that the goods and services have been received and will be paid for from current resources. Past due amounts that should be payable from current resources are included in this definition. Invoices should be recorded in the appropriate expenditure accounts when received, or at least weekly. In all instances, invoices must be recorded by the end of the month. The expenditure is offset by an accounts payable credit. In the illustrated journal entries that follow, special revenue fund 601 is used; SFAs should use the account code assigned to the SNP special revenue fund. To Record Purchase of Supplies for SN Description Supplies Accounts Payable
Account No. 601-9600-310061000 601-0000-0421
DEBIT $100
CREDIT $100
When the vendor check is written (either in the current month or in a later month), the accounts payable amount is cleared: To Record Payment of Supplies Invoice Description Accounts Payable Cash in Bank
Account No. 601-0000-0421 601-0000-0101
DEBIT $100
CREDIT $100
A detailed listing by vendor and amount of the accounts payable account must be maintained; the total of which must agree with the total of the accounts payable account in the general ledger.
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2.2 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Revenues which are earned but not received by the end of a month must be accrued. An accounts receivable entry is posted by the school, to record the revenue. The following entry will be required for the month's breakfast and lunch accrued revenue: To Record Lunch and Breakfast Revenue for September Description Intergovernmental accounts receivable
Account No. 601-0000-0141
DEBIT $ 500
CREDIT
SNP Grants, Lunch
601-9600-4510
$ 350
(All federal funds except breakfast) SNP Grants, Breakfast
601-9600-4511
$150
(All federal breakfast funds) All receivables for earned revenues from sources other than governmental agencies should be debited to account 0153, Accounts Receivable. In the succeeding accounting period, when the check is received for the accounts receivable amount, the following entry should clear the balance in the receivable account, unless there is other revenue not yet collected. For example: To Record Receipt of September Lunch and Breakfast Revenue Description Cash in Bank Intergovernmental accounts receivable
Account No. 601-0000-0101 601-0000-0141
DEBIT $ 500
CREDIT $500
State reimbursement is not normally accrued, since the funds are usually received during the month when due. However, if the State reimbursement for a particular month has not been received before the
last day of the month, it should be accrued in the accounting records.
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2.3 BANK RECONCILIATION Monthly bank reconciliations are required and should be performed as soon as possible after receipt of the statement. The bank statement will contain transactions through the last day of the month and the balance should be reconciled to the cash balance in the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers as shown on the books as of the last day of the month. The format on the reverse side of most bank statements may be used or a form may be established by the SFA for reconciliation purposes. If it is determined that corrections are required by the bank, the bank should be notified immediately. If it is determined that corrections are required in the SFA's accounting records, the corrections should be made immediately in the current month's accounting records. A recommended format for bank reconciliations is shown below: BALANCE PER BANK STATEMENT, (Date) PLUS DEPOSITS IN TRANSIT LESS OUTSTANDING CHECKS BANK CORRECTIONS NEEDED (+ or -) RECONCILED BANK BALANCE* BALANCE PER ACCOUNTING RECORDS, (Date) PLUS INTEREST EARNED LESS BANK CHARGES, ETC. ACCOUNTING CORRECTIONS NEEDED RECONCILED BOOK BALANCE*
$10,000 + +/-
$5000 $1000 $0 $14,000 $10,000
+ +/-
$5000 $1,000 $0 $14,000
*These amounts must be in agreement. Entries should be made to post interest earned and bank charges to the cash account. In addition, any bank corrections needed should also be posted. It is recommended that the signature or initials of the person reconciling the bank statement, along with the date of the reconciliation, be included in the reconcilement.
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2.4 CHANGE FUNDS When a change fund is desired at a school cafeteria, a check is written to the person who will be responsible for the funds with the notation "change fund." For example: Jane Doe Change Fund for Pinetree Elementary The person to whom the check is issued is responsible for the use and safe-keeping of the change fund. The accounting entry to record the check is as follows: To Record Establishment of Change Fund at Pinetree Elementary Description Change fund Cash in bank
Account No. 601-0000-0104 601-0000-0101
DEBIT $ 200
CREDIT $ 200
The check is cashed, and the change fund is established. The change fund must be always kept in a secure locked storage place when not being used for making change. At the end of the fiscal year (June 30) it is necessary to return the cash to the bank account. The accounting entry to record the deposit is as follows: To Close Change Fund at Pinetree Elementary Description Cash in bank Change fund
Account No. 601-0000-0101 601-0000-0104
DEBIT $ 200
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CREDIT $ 200
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2.5 CONTRACTED MEALS When an SFA provides meals on a contracted basis (such as to Head Start), an invoice should be issued at month end for the total amount due for the meals. The invoice should be recorded in the accounting records before the books are closed at month end as follows: To Record Billing for Contracted Meals Description Accounts receivable Contracted meals
Account No. 601-0000-0153 601-9600-1623
DEBIT $750
CREDIT $750
When the payment is received from the contracting agency and deposited, it should be recorded as follows: To Record Receipt of Contracted Meals Payment Description Cash in bank Accounts receivable
Account No. 601-0000-0101 601-0000-0153
DEBIT $750
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CREDIT $750
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2.6 DAILY CAFETERIA RECEIPTS Each day, the cafeteria receipts for student income, adult income and supplemental sales income should be verified and recorded by category. The funds should be deposited daily, and the deposit slips should be retained with the income records and daily cash report. The daily cash receipts should be verified by more than one person (for example, the manager and the cashier). It is recommended that a weekly form be developed which lists the daily receipts by account. This form should be submitted to the central office each week, along with copies of deposit slips which verify deposit of the total collections each day. A weekly total by account should be shown and should balance to the sum of the daily totals. The weekly total should be recorded in the accounting records, using the dates in the description of the transaction as follows: To Record Deposit of SNP Revenue for the Week of mm/dd/yy – mm/dd/yy for Pinetree Elementary Description Cash in bank Student sales - breakfast and lunch programs. Supplemental sales breakfast and lunch programs. Adult sales - breakfast and lunch programs.
Account No. 601-0000-0101 601-9600-1611
DEBIT $2,315.50
CREDIT $1,408.25
601-9600-1621
$231.75
601-9600-1622
$675.50
SFAs must have a charge policy; when a school has charged meals for students and/or adults, a record should be kept of the charged meals and collections should be made per SFAs charge policy.
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2.7 FOOD INVENTORIES To comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), SFAs must record food inventories on the balance sheet of their financial statements. Revenues and expenditures related to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) donated commodities program should also be recorded in the financial statements. Instructions to Complete Inventory Fields on School Nutrition Program Balance Sheet To Record Value of Purchased Food Inventory at Month-End in a Single Inventory System: Description Value - Purchased Food Inventory Fund balance-reserved for inventories
Account No. 601-0000-0171
DEBIT $5,000
601-0000-0751
CREDIT $5,000
To Record Value of USDA Commodities Inventory at Month-End in a System using Purchase/USDA Inventory System: Description Value - Purchased Food Inventory Fund balance-reserved for inventories
Account No. 601-0000-0171
Description Value-USDA Food Inventory Fund balance-reserved for inventories
Account No. 601-0000-0173
DEBIT $5,000
601-0000-0751
CREDIT $5,000
DEBIT $3,000
601-0000-0751
CREDIT $3,000
If single inventory is selected in the School Approval Module (SAM) in SNO, the USDA food inventory fields will be “grayed” out and not available for data entry. For Single Inventory, USDA information should be combined with purchased and entered in the purchased inventory fields. At the end of each month, these accounts would be debited or credited to reflect the actual values of inventory on hand. During the FY, as purchased food and USDA commodities are received, the journal entries are:
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To Record Purchased Food Received Description Purchased food Accounts payable
Account No. 601-9600-3100-630 601-0000-0421
DEBIT $750
CREDIT $750
To Record USDA Commodities Received (Only applicable if not using Single Inventory) Description Food Acquisitions - USDA Revenue attributable to USDA commodities
Account No. 601-9600-3100-6350 601-9600-4900
DEBIT $1,250
CREDIT $1,250
Note: The values of USDA direct delivery products are posted on the GaDOE SND website on the DE116 form by mid-June for the ensuing fiscal year Then, based upon a physical inventory at the end of the fiscal year, the food inventories would be entered on the balance sheet of the financial statements by the following entry: To Reserve Value of Food Inventory at 6/30/XX Description Value - Purchased Food Inventory Fund balance-reserved for inventories
Account No. 601-0000-0171
DEBIT $5,325
CREDIT
601-0000-0751
$5,325
To Reserve Value of USDA Commodities at 6/30/XX (Only applicable if not using Single Inventory) Description Inventory of USDA commodities Fund balance-reserved for inventories
Account No. 601-0000-0173
DEBIT $2,200
CREDIT
601-0000-0751
$2,200
Note: Physical inventories would be taken at the end of each month. These entries would be reversed at the beginning or end of the next FY: Description Fund balance-reserved for inventories Value - Purchased Food Inventory Fund balance-reserved for inventories Inventory of USDA Commodities
Account No. 601-0000-0751
DEBIT $5,000
601-0000-0171 601-0000-0751
CREDIT $5,000
$3,000
601-0000-0173
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2.8 INTEREST EARNED Interest earned on SNP investments or checking accounts must be credited as revenue in the SNP fund. The entry to record the revenue is: To Record Interest Earned Description Cash in bank Earnings on investments or deposits
Account No. 601-0000-0101 601-9600-1500
DEBIT $79
CREDIT $79
When the interest amount is known but not received by the end of the month (such as with a maturing certificate of deposit), the amount should be accrued before closing the books for the month. An example of the entry to record the revenue accrual is: To Record Interest Earned but Not Received Description Interest receivable Interest earned
Account No. 601-0000-0114 601-9600-1500
DEBIT $115
CREDIT $115
Refer to the topic "ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE" for further information on accruals of revenue and subsequent receipt of the amount accrued. It is recommended (but not required) that a separate checking account be maintained for SNP. When SNP funds are maintained in the general operating account with other funds, it is necessary to credit the SNP fund with the pro-rata share of interest for the SNP funds.
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2.9 INVESTMENTS An SNP fund may have sufficient cash available for investments such as time deposits, savings certificates, etc. It is lawful to invest in securities of the state, United States, municipalities of the state or bank certificates of deposit (insured by F.D.I.C.). Investment in credit unions is not allowable. Note: Any investment in excess of $250,000.00 must be collateralized at 110% by the financial institution. The collateralized instruments should be pledged in the name of the SFA. When an investment is purchased, the transaction is recorded as follows: To Record Investment in a Certificate of Deposit Description Investments Cash in bank
Account No. 601-0000-0111 601-0000-0101
DEBIT $20,000
CREDIT $20,000
At the time an investment matures, the transaction should be recorded in the accounting records, regardless of whether it will be "rolled over," re-purchased or retained in the checking account. Assume that the above $20,000 certificate of deposit (CD) matures and the SFA receives a check or has its bank account automatically credited in the amount of $20,600, which includes $600 interest. The entry to record the automatic credit or the deposit in the SFA's bank account is as follows: To Record Maturity of CD Description Cash in bank Investments Earnings on investments or deposits
Account No. 601-0000-0101 601-0000-0111 601-9600-1500
DEBIT $20,600
CREDIT $20,000 $600
If the money is not re-invested, no further entry is required. If a check is written for a new investment, an entry would be made to debit the investment account and credit the bank account; however, if the SFA allows the bank to "roll over" the investment and the accumulated interest, an entry to record the interest earned through the date of maturity would be needed as follows: To Record Interest on Re-Investment of CD Description Investments Earnings on investments and deposits
Account No. 601-0000-0111 601-9600-1500
DEBIT $600
CREDIT $600
Interest earned on any investment is always recorded in the Earnings on Investments or Deposits revenue account (1500). Federal regulations require that interest earned by SNP deposits or investments must be credited to the SNP fund and used only for the operation or improvement of the SNP program. Document provided by the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division
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2.10 OPENING A NEW SCHOOL When a new school is opened, a new school number is assigned by the Facilities Division of GaDOE. This number can be obtained from the appropriate contact person in the superintendent's office of the LEA. If purchased food or USDA food is transferred to the new school, it should be reported on the first transmission of Form DE106 Financial Inventory Tab for the new school as a plus (+) adjustment to purchased or USDA foods. The school transferring out the purchased food or USDA food would report a minus (-) adjustment to purchased or USDA food. Any cash received from another school or central office will be reported as a part of the month's ending cash balance along with other Financial Data.
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2.11 Prepaid Meals When students pay in advance for meals, the revenue should be recorded as student income, Student sales - breakfast and lunch programs. Example: To Record Revenue for Prepaid Meals Description Cash in bank Student sales Lunch programs Breakfast
Account No. 601-0000-0101 601-9600-1611
DEBIT $275
601-9600-1612
CREDIT $200 $75
Note: Systems may choose to combine and record breakfast and lunch sales in account 1611. It is necessary that a separate record be maintained by student, to track the prepayments and the meals applied against each student's account. There are a number of vendors offering services for managing prepaid meal accounts.
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2.12 Returned Checks When a check is returned by the bank for insufficient funds, it is necessary to record a transaction to reduce the bank balance. The SFA has the option to reduce the revenue account to which the original deposit was credited or to establish an accounts receivable. Assume a $20.00 check for student meals is returned. If the SFA chooses to reduce revenue, the entry is as follows: To Record Returned Check Description Student sales breakfast and lunch programs Cash in bank
Account No. 601-9600-1611
DEBIT $20
601-0000-0101
CREDIT
$20
When the money is received to replace the check, it will be credited to Student sales - Breakfast and lunch program revenue account, as usual. If the SFA chooses to establish an accounts receivable, the entry is as follows: To Set up Accounts Receivable for Returned Check Description Accounts receivable Student Sales breakfast and lunch
Account No. 601-0000-0153 601-9600-1611
DEBIT $20
CREDIT $20
When the money is received to replace the check, it will be necessary to clear the accounts receivable balance, as follows: To Record Replacement of Returned Check Description Cash in bank Accounts receivable
Account No. 601-0000-0101 601-0000-0153
DEBIT $20
CREDIT $20
Note: A detailed listing must be maintained for the accounts receivable account. The total of the detailed listing must agree with the total of the accounts receivable account in the general ledger. Collection of returned checks may be contracted with a private vendor in return for service fees.
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2.13 Summer Salaries Month-by-month schedule for 10-month employee that earns $30,000, paid over 12 months. Assumptions •
Work months: August – May (10 months)
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Non-work months: June & July
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Earned per work month = $3,000
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Paid monthly = $2,5000
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Difference during work months (accrual) = $500
Salary Accrual Schedule Month
Salary Expense (Earned)100-299
Cash Paid 0101
Change in Salaries Salaries Payable Payable Balance 0422
Aug
$3,000
$2,500
+$500
$500
Sep
$3,000
$2,500
+ $500
$1,000
Oct
$3,000
$2,500
+ $500
$1,500
Nov
$3,000
$2,500
+ $500
$2,000
Dec
$3,000
$2,500
+ $500
$2,500
Jan
$3,000
$2,500
+ $500
$3,000
Feb
$3,000
$2,500
+ $500
$3,500
Mar
$3,000
$2,500
+ $500
$4,000
Apr
$3,000
$2,500
+ $500
$4,500
May
$3,000
$2,500
+ $500
$5,000
Jun
$0
$2,500
-$2,500
$2,500
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Month
Salary Expense (Earned)100-299
Cash Paid 0101
Change in Salaries Salaries Payable Payable Balance 0422
Jul
$0
$2,500
-$2,500
$0.00
Please note that any remaining variance is due to standard rounding. The SFA must confirm its local accounting procedures to address local rounding needs. The SFA's payroll or accounting system should process the final adjustment so that account 0422 successfully closes at $0.00. At year-end: •
Total Salary Expense100-299 = $30,000
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Total Cash Paid 0101 = $30,000
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Salaries Payable balance 0422 returns to $0 after July (all accrued liability cleared).
1. August – May: Employee earns more than they are paid Each working month, the SFA recognizes the $3,000 earned, even though only $2,500 is paid to the employee. August Account
Debit
Salary/Labor Expense 100-299
$3,000.00
Credit
Cash/Payroll Clearing 0101
$2,500
0422 – Accrued Salaries/Benefits
$500
Total
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
The $1,333.33 credit establishes the salary liability. September–May The same basic entry is made each month: Debit: Salary/Labor Expense 100-299— $3,000.00 Credit: Cash 0101 — $2,500 Credit: 0422 Accrued Salaries/Benefits — $500 Document provided by the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division
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After 10 working months: $500 × 10 = approximately $5,000 accrued
2. June – Employee does not work but receives deferred salary In June, the employee receives $2,500 but does not earn any additional salary because the employee is not working. Therefore, do not record another $2,500 for labor expenses. Instead, reduce the liability created during the working months. June Journal Entry Account
Debit
0422 – Accrued Salaries/Benefits
$2,500
Cash 0101 Total
Credit
$2,500 $2,500
$2,500
Remaining accrued salary: $5,000 − $2,500 = $2,500
3. July – Final deferred salary payment The employee receives the final $2,500 payment. July Journal Entry Account
Debit
0422 – Accrued Salaries/Benefits
$2,500
Cash 0101 Total
Credit
$2,500 $2,500
$2,500
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Complete Annual Schedule Month
Labor Expense
Cash Paid
Debit/(Credit) 0422
0422 Balance
August
$3,000.00
$2,500.00
+$500.00
$500.00
September
$3,000.00
$2,500.00
+ $500.00
$1,000.00
October
$3,000.00
$2,500.00
+$500.00
$1,500.00
November
$3,000.00
$2,500.00
+ $500.00
$2,000.00
December
$3,000.00
$2,500.00
+ $500.00
$2,500.00
January
$3,000.00
$2,500.00
+ $500.00
$3,000.00
February
$3,000.00
$2,500.00
+ $500.00
$3,500.00
March
$3,000.00
$2,500.00
+ $500.00
$4,000.00
April
$3,000.00
$2,500.00
+ $500.00
$4,500.00
May
$3,000.00
$2,500.00
+ $500.00
$5,000.00
June
$0.00
$2,500.00
−$2,500.00
$2,500.00
July
$0.00
$2,500.00
−$2,500.00
$0.00
Total
$30,000.00
$30,000.00
$0.00
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August–May: Expense $3,000/month → Cash $2,500.00 → Accrue the $500 difference. June–July: Expense $0 → Cash $2,500.00 → Reduce the accrued salary liability. There should not be a negative labor expense to accomplish accounting. Instead, 0422 should build a positive liability during the employee's working months and then be reduced during the non-working/payout months.
2.14 Transfer of Funds If it becomes necessary to transfer funds between schools within the SNP Fund, the transaction should be recorded in the accounting records as a "transfer out" for the contributing school and a "transfer in" for the receiving school. Assume that the middle school is transferring money to the high school within the SNP fund. (No check is written.) The middle school is fund 603 and the high school is fund 604. The appropriate accounting entry is as follows: To Record Transfer of Funds the Middle and High Schools Description Operating transfers to other funds Cash in bank Cash in bank . Operating transfers from other funds
Account No. 603-5000-9300 603-0000-0101 604-0000-0101 604-5000-5200
DEBIT $100 $100
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CREDIT $100 $100
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2.15 Internal Control Procedures The Georgia Department of Education – School Nutrition Division (GaDOE SND) is committed to supporting School Food Authorities (SFAs) in maintaining strong accounting and administrative internal controls to promote financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness. We provide guidance and oversight to ensure that SFAs implement policies and procedures that include proper authorization of transactions, separation of duties to minimize risk, accurate documentation and recordkeeping, controlled access to records and information, and routine independent performance reviews. These internal controls are critical to fostering transparency, preventing fraud, and ensuring responsible stewardship of resources dedicated to supporting Georgia’s students and school communities. In School Nutrition, a voucher is a financial or procurement document that can be used to authorize payment for goods or services provided—typically related to food, supplies, or equipment needed for meal program operations. Vouchers confirm receipt of ordered goods (e.g., food items, paper goods, kitchen equipment) or services (e.g., maintenance, food delivery), and ensure proper internal controls and financial tracking before payment is processed. Vouchers also serve as a record for audits, especially under federal Child Nutrition Programs (e.g., NSLP, SBP), where proper use of funds must be documented. Internal Controls •
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Proper Authorization of Transactions and Activities o Invoices are approved for payment before checks are written by someone other than the preparer. o The signature of the superintendent, or some other official not directly associated with the cash records, is required on all checks. Adequate Segregation of Duties o Duties of employees are structured so that recordkeeping, physical handling of cash and checks, and authorization of disbursements are separated. o The bank statement is reconciled by someone other than the person who writes checks or records cash transactions. o Check signing is assigned to someone other than the person who prepares the voucher for payment. o Purchasing and approving purchases are separated from receiving and storing goods. o Checks are prepared by someone other than the bookkeeper. o Prepared checks are reviewed by someone other than the preparer before signing. Adequate Documentation and Records o Vouchers are approved before payments. o Bank reconciliations are reviewed by an administrative officer not connected with regular cash operations. Adequate Safeguards over Access and Use of Assets and Records o All blank checks are stored under the control of someone other than the check preparer or bookkeeper.
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o If a signature plate is used, control of the plate is maintained by someone independent of cash records. o All signed checks are mailed by employees other than those with access to cash and cash records Independent Verifications on Performance o Bank reconciliations are reviewed by an independent administrative officer. o Prepared checks are reviewed by someone other than the preparer before signing
The procedures adopted by the SFA must be in writing or typed and made available to all personnel involved, as well as to state or independent auditors. Accounting practices should be monitored to ensure compliance with the established internal control procedures.
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2.16 Entering Claims & Financials in School Nutrition Online Entering Claims and Financial information in SNO provides essential guidance for submitting monthly school nutrition claims through Forms DE106 and DE107. This section outlines step-by-step instructions detailing data entry procedures, including meal counts by category (paid, free, reduced), average daily attendance, days of service, and non-reimbursable meals. Additionally, instructions are provided for reporting school board expenditures and completing system-wide data on Form DE107. The DE106 financial reporting process requires school nutrition programs to accurately record monthly revenue, expenditures, inventory, and balance sheet data using specific revenue sources and object codes from local, state, and federal funds. It is essential to ensure all data, including food inventory adjustments and fund transfers, are entered correctly and retained for audit purposes. Accurate submission of both DE106 and DE107 is required to ensure claims are considered complete and eligible for reimbursement.
DE106 SCHOOL LEVEL CLAIM DATA Claim Data for the current month should be transmitted to the School Nutrition Finance and Claims no later than the 20th calendar day of the month following the claim month. The reimbursement rates for all meals are entered into SNO by the GaDOE SND Finance Team. SFAs are notified of the rate information at the beginning of each fiscal year. Below is a listing of the key data required to file a Form DE106 Claim and the forms that can be used to compile this information. • • • • •
Avg. Daily Attendance - Enter the school's average daily attendance for the claim month. Number of Days Lunch Served - Enter the number of days lunches were served. Number of Days Breakfast Served - Enter the number of days breakfasts were served. Number of Days Snacks Served – Enter the number of days snacks were served. Number of Days SSO Served – Enter the number of days SSO meals were served.
Number of Lunches: Paid: Enter the number of paid reimbursable lunches served to students. (Column 2 of the Daily Record of Number of Lunches Served, Form DE118) Free: Enter the number of free reimbursable lunches served to students. (Column 3 of Form DE118) A current, approved free meal application must be on file to document the eligibility of each student served unless the student has been directly certified. Reduced: Enter the number of reduced price reimbursable lunches served to students. (Column 4 of Form DE118) A current, approved reduced-price meal application must be on file to document the eligibility of each student served. Document provided by the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division
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If Seamless Summer Option (SSO) meals were served, enter number of Seamless Summer meals in the appropriate fields. Number of Breakfasts: Paid: Enter the number of paid reimbursable breakfasts served to students.(Column 2 of the Daily Record of Number of Breakfasts Served - Form DE112). Free: Enter the number of free reimbursable breakfasts served to students. (Column 3 of Form DE0112). A current, approved free price meal application must be on file to document the eligibility of each student served unless the student has been directly certified. Reduced: Enter the number of reduced-price reimbursable breakfasts served to students. (Column 4 of Form DE112). A current, approved reduced price meal application must be on file to document the eligibility of each student served. If Seamless Summer Nutrition Program (SSO) breakfasts were served, enter number of SSO breakfasts in the appropriate fields. Number of Snacks (Regular or At Risk): Paid: Enter the number of paid reimbursable snacks served to students. (Column 7 of the Daily Record of Number of Lunch Served – Form DE113). Free: Enter the number of free reimbursable snacks served to students. (Column 8 of Form DE113). A current, approved free price meal application must be on file to document the eligibility of each student served unless the student has been directly certified or is participating in an At-Risk Snack Program. Reduced: Enter the number of reduced-price reimbursable snacks served to students. (Column 9 of Form DE113). A current, approved reduced price meal application must be on file to document the eligibility of each student served unless the student is participating in an At-Risk Snack Program. If Seamless Summer Option (SSO) Snacks were served, enter the number of SSO Snacks in the appropriate fields. Enter Non-reimbursable Meal Counts. Enter Non-reimbursable Meal Counts for Adult and Other Non-Reimbursable. This information can be found: Lunch Form DE118, Breakfast Form DE112, Snack Form DE113.
DE107 SFA LEVEL CLAIM DATA Lunch - Number of Schools
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Enter the total number of schools participating in the National School Lunch Program. If two schools, an elementary and middle, for example, share the same cafeteria and are reported as only one school lunch program, they should be considered here as two schools, since each school participates in the program. Breakfast - Number of Schools Enter the total number of schools participating in the School Breakfast Program. If two schools share the same cafeteria and are reported as only one school breakfast program, they should be considered as two schools, since they each participate in the program. School Board Expenditures - Non-Equipment Information reported in this item is optional, with the exception of labor costs. However, failure to report all costs will distort the true cost of operating the program. Any charges paid for by the General Fund and charged to Function 3100 should be reported here. Examples of such expenditures include the following: Salaries and Employee Benefits (Reporting is mandatory) Enter the cost of salaries paid by the board for system level personnel with direct program responsibility for supervisory, clerical, or accounting services employed on a full or part-time basis, for the school nutrition program (SNP) only. This includes: a) Salaries paid from the general fund for school personnel who perform SNP services on a full or part-time basis. b) Employee benefits and fixed payroll charges for SNP personnel. This covers amounts paid from the general fund for items such as matching FICA, Medicare, insurance, sick leave, or annual leave. These costs should be documented by payroll records, monthly or quarterly reports, and SFA policy statements covering these items. Costs Other Than Salaries (Reporting is Optional) a) Payment of utilities used by the SNP. b) Payment of extermination and pest control. c) Payment for SNP equipment maintenance. d) Payment for outside contract for commodity storage and handling for the SNP. e) Travel of SNP personnel. f) Other costs benefiting the SNP. Highest Number of Students Eligible During Month Note: The information for number of students eligible on October 31 and enrollment on October 31 appears only on the October screen.
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Enter the highest number of students eligible for free and reduced-price meals on file during the month. This information is obtained by summarizing the information in Items A1 and A2 on the Daily Record of Number of Lunches Served (Form DE118). Number of Students Eligible on October 31 Enter the total number of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals as of October 31. Enrollment on October 31 Enter the total student enrollment as of October 31. If enrollment data is unavailable, you may report the SFA's most recent FTE count. After Form DE107 has been submitted, it must be printed and retained for audit/review purposes.
How To Successfully Submit a Claim How To Complete the DE106 and DE107 Claim Reimbursement Form Navigate to Input Claims on DE106 • • • •
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Select School Nutrition. Select 2.0. Select Manage Claims. Select the correct month. o Please note that SNO 2.0 will default to the most recent month available for a claim to be filed. Please ensure the correct month is selected. Select both regular and SSO for contract type. Select Next. Select the first school listed to navigate to the DE106.
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Enter Average Daily Attendance •
Enter average daily attendance (ADA). o Please note if no meals were served, enter “0” for ADA.
Enter Reimbursable Meal Counts • •
Enter days meals served for breakfast, lunch, and snack. Enter the number of breakfasts, lunches, and snacks served for each meal category paid, free, and reduced. o Please note if your average daily participation percentage is RED an explanation is needed in the comment box below.
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Enter Non-Reimbursable Meal Counts •
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Enter adult meals and non-reimbursable meals for breakfast, lunch, and snack if applicable. o If there are no non-reimbursable meals to enter, please place a zero in the row to proceed. Select Save. Select Submit near the top right corner. A box will appear asking “Are you sure you want to submit?” If so, please select submit.
Navigate to DE107 •
Select Manage Claims, select the correct month, select search near the bottom right-hand corner, select DE107 in bold.
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Navigate to DE107(continued) •
Another way to access the DE107 is from the DE106 screen. After all DE106 forms have been submitted, select the Quick DE107 link to navigate directly to the DE107.
Enter Number of Schools on DE107 •
Enter the number of schools for each program.
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Enter School Board Expenditures and Highest Eligible • •
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Enter non-equipment school expenditures if applicable. Enter the highest number of students eligible. o Please note errors will appear if any fields are missing. o If your claim is over 60 days late you will need to provide an explanation in the comment section. Select Save. Select Submit.
Navigating to Upload Screen • • •
Select Manage Claims Select Claim Upload Select Claim Month
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You can either drag and drop your file onto the box or click “Select File” to open the file browser and select your upload file.
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Once the file is attached you will get an upload button to click.
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If you forget to click the upload button and attempt to navigate away from this page or tab, you will get a popup box warning that you have unsaved content and it will ask you to confirm before leaving the page, as you will have to select the file again if you leave without clicking upload.
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If there are no errors, then the status will show as “processed”. However, if there are errors, there will be a button that says “Show Errors” instead of processed. Clicking on that button will provide the list of errors. All errors must be corrected prior to submitting the DE106. To correct the errors, you can update the file upload or go to the specific school to manually address the errors. To address errors requiring an attachment you must navigate to the search screen to manually address the errors on the 106.
Select Process
SSO Monthly Reporting Process • •
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Complete the extra SSO chart during any month that the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) is in operation. Enter the number of SSO sites that operated: ο SSO Breakfast ο SSO Lunch If operating rural non-congregate meal service: ο Enter the total number of days that non-congregate meals were provided. Breakfast Lunch ο Count the actual days of meal coverage, not the number of distribution days. Example: if a site distributes one week worth (7 days) of meals on Monday, enter 7 days, instead of 1. Lastly, enter the total non-congregate meal counts for: ο Breakfast ο Lunch If all sites are congregate only: ο Enter 0 for: Total days served as non-congregate Non-congregate breakfast meal count Non-congregate lunch meal count
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October Reporting Process •
Enter the October data as of October 31st ο Include the following information based on October 31: Number of Free eligible students Number of reduced-price eligible students Number of students enrolled ο Be aware that the October 31st eligibility count may not be the highest eligibility count for the month. ο The October data box should only reflect enrollment and eligibility on October 31st (If October 31st falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the student’s eligibility status from the last instructional day of October must be used.)
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DE107 Submission Process (cont.)
First, review any error messages that appear before submitting the DE107. o Filing a late claim will require an explanation. Finally, once corrections are made, you will then be able to click Submit.
Making an Adjustment to Claims Step 1: Access the DE106 for the claim that needs to be corrected and select Adjust Claim pending that the claim has already been approved!
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If the claim has not been approved, and the status is submitted (meaning that it is pending approval by the claims administrator, you can simply recall the claim and make any necessary corrections. The location of the button will be the same, however the button will say “recall” in the top right corner rather than “Adjust Claim”.
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Step 2: Enter a detailed comment about why the adjustment is needed and then select “Adjust Claim”.
Step 3: Enter the number of meals for each category that needs to be changed. The number entered in the adjustment column needs to be the actual number of meals that are intended for the claim. For each category there are columns for the original counts that were entered, a data entry column for the counts that you are adjusting, and a column that shows you the difference between the original counts and the new counts.
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In the example above, the SFA claimed 500 paid breakfast on the original claims. They are changing the amount claimed to 400 paid breakfast. The difference column calculates the 100 breakfast counts will be subtracted from the original claim. There were 5,000 free lunches original claimed, which has been adjusted to 5,500, so the difference column is showing a calculated 500 additional free lunches added to the claim. o If the DE106 is re-opened for any adjustments, the DE107 must also be resubmitted. o If you need to make any changes to the number of schools entered on the original DE107, the numbers can be edited in the “School Adjusted” column. Once the adjustment has been completed, click Save and then finally hit submit. Note: Upward adjustments past the 90-day threshold are not allowed unless specifically authorized by the USDA or resulting from official audit/review findings. USDA rules allow a one-time exception for a single month's late claim every 36 months.
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DE106 Financial Instructions Lunch Data: • •
Cost of Purchased Foods - Enter the total cost of purchased foods used for breakfasts from column 10 of form DE112. Cost of USDA Foods - Enter the total cost of USDA foods used for breakfasts from column 9 of Form DE112.
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Revenue Tab Local Revenue Sources • • • • • •
The amounts entered in this section are the monthly totals obtained from your accounting records. 1500 Investment Income – Enter the amount of income from investments from Revenue Source 1500. 1621 Non-Reimbursable Sales - Enter the income for Non-Reimbursable Sales from Revenue Source 1621. 1622 Adult Sales - Enter the income for adult meals from revenue source 1622. 1623 Contracted Sales – Enter the income from Contracted Sales from revenue source 1623. 1700 – 1999 Other - Enter all other cash income (sale of assets, jury duty, fees, etc.) from revenue sources 1700 - 1999. Income received from students for a second meal is to be reported as other income.
Note: Lunch and breakfast revenue was separated into revenue sources 1611 and 1612; however, there is the option to combine and record both as revenue source 1611 for Form DE106 purposes. • • • •
1611 Lunch - Enter the amount of income for reimbursable student lunches from Revenue Source 1611. 1612 Breakfast - Enter the amount of income for reimbursable student breakfasts from Revenue Source 1612. 1613 Snack - Enter the amount of income for reimbursable student snack from Revenue Source 1613. 1614 Special Milk - This program is available only to schools which do not participate in either the school lunch or breakfast programs. Enter the income for Special Milk from Revenue Source 1614.
State Revenue Sources • •
3510 Salary Supplement- Enter the state funds income from Revenue Source 3510. 3995 Other State Agencies- Enter the Other State Agencies income from Revenue Source 3995.
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Federal Revenue Sources • • • • •
4510 Lunch Reimbursement) - Enter the federal reimbursement for lunches from Revenue Source 4510. 4520 – 4899, 4995 Other - Enter the federal reimbursement from Revenue Sources 4520 – 4899, 4995. 4511 Breakfast Reimbursement - Enter the federal reimbursement from Revenue Source 4511. 4513 Snack Reimbursement - Enter the federal reimbursement from Revenue Source 4513. 4900 USDA Food Received - Enter the federal revenue from Revenue Source 4900.
Other • •
5200 – 5299 Transfer In - Enter transfers from other funds or other schools from function 5000 Revenue Source 5200 - 5299. 5300 - 5995 Other - Enter other funds from Revenue Source 5300 - 5995.
Expenditure Tab • • • • •
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100-299 Labor - Enter the labor expense from objects 100-299. 630 Purchased Food - Enter the purchased food from object 630. 635 USDA Food Received - Enter the Food Received-USDA from object 635. 730 – 735 Equipment > $10,000 - Enter the equipment cost from objects 730 - 735. 300-879 Others (Except 630, 635, 730-735, & 880) - Enter expenditures from objects 300 through 879, with the exception of purchased food, USDA food received, equipment and indirect cost. 930 Transfer Out - Enter transfers to other funds or other schools from function 5000, object 930.
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Food Inventory If single inventory is selected in the School Approval Module (SAM) in SNO, the USDA food inventory fields will be “grayed” out and not available for data entry. For Single Inventory, USDA information will be combined with purchased and entered in the purchased inventory fields. Purchased • • • • • • • • • •
Beginning Inventory - this value is rolled over from the Ending Inventory field in the previous month. Purchased Food Received – enter the monthly amount from Purchased food (object 630) from the trial balance or general ledger. (Include 635 if on single inventory.) Transfers In (+): Enter the value of food transferred into the school. Transfers Out (-): Enter the value of food transferred out of the school. Inventory Adjustment (+) Enter positive adjustments when necessary. Inventory Adjustment (-) Enter negative adjustments when necessary. Breakfast Usage – Enter value of food used for breakfast for reporting month. If system utilizes Form DE112, the value will be found on that form. Snack Usage – Enter value of food used for Snack Program for reporting month. If system utilizes Form DE113, the value will be found on that form. Non-Reimbursable Food Cost - Enter the total of non-reimbursable food and milk used from column 4 of the production record for Non Reimbursable foods, Form DE120. Ending Inventory - Enter the total ending inventory of purchased foods from column 8 of the Monthly Inventory of Purchased Foods (Form DE115). (Include USDA as part of purchase foods ending inventory values by assigning them purchase values from the DE116 form and SFA contract awards if on single inventory.)
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Balance Sheet Tab The amounts reported in this section are the year-to-date balances from the accounting records. A negative cash balance must be entered with a minus (-) sign. Assets • • • • • • •
0101-0103 Cash - Enter the account balance in Cash In Bank from accounts 0101 - 0103. 0114-0153 Accounts Receivable - Enter the combined account balances from account 0114 – 0153. 0171 Value - Purchased Food Inventory - Enter the account balance from account 0171. 0173 Value -USDA Food Inventory - Enter the account balance from account 0173. 0111 Investments - Enter the account balance from account 0111. 0104 Change Fund - Enter the account balance from account 0104. 0174-0199 Other - Enter the account balance from accounts 0174 – 0199.
Liabilities • • •
0401-0421 Accounts payable: Enter the total account balances from Accounts payable 0401 through 0421 0499 Other Liabilities: Enter the total account balance from account 0499. 0422 Accrued Salaries/Benefits: Enter the total account balance from account 0422.
Fund Balance • •
0753- 0790 Reserved Fund Balance: Enter the total account balance from Accounts 0753 – 0790. 0751 Reserved for Inventory: Enter the total account balance from Account 0751. Value should equal the total of Purchased Food Ending Inventory 0171 and USDA Ending Inventory 0173 for reporting month.
Note: After Form DE106 Financial data has been submitted, it must be printed and retained for audit/review purposes.
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2.17 Reduced Pricing The State Reduced Meal Reimbursement funded by the State of Georgia allows SFAs to receive reimbursement for the service of reduced-price school meals at $0.30 for breakfast and $0.40 for lunch, covering costs not funded by Federal reimbursement that would otherwise be charged to students/households. The Importance of State Reduced Meal Reimbursement: • • •
Funds allocated for SFAs in National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs Reimbursement provides $0.30 per breakfast and $0.40 per lunch Covers costs exceeding Federal reimbursement
Who is Eligible: All schools except those operating Provision 2 at both breakfast and lunch and/or the Community Eligibility Provision are eligible for reimbursement. • •
SFA/school does not receive local payments from families for the cost of meals provided to students eligible for reduced-price meals. Meals are provided to all students at no cost. Allocation based on reduced-price meal service in school year
Calculating Your Reimbursement • • • •
# of reduced price lunches claimed X $0.40 o Example: 579 lunches claimed X $0.40= $231.60 # of reduced breakfast claimed X $0.30 o Example 278 breakfast claimed X $0.30=$83.40
Calculating Reimbursement with Provision 2 Schools • • •
500 reduced breakfasts claimed. Of the 500 meals, 200 of the meals are being served at provision 2 schools. Therefore, the SFA will not receive reimbursement for those meals. 500 total breakfasts claimed – 200 breakfasts (from P2 schools) = 300 reduced meals 300 breakfast X $0.30 = $90.00
Please note that the “Payments Made & Due” report is the only report that will show the Reduced State Reimbursement total.
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2.18 Natural Disaster and USDA Commodities In the event of a natural disaster where food inventory is lost, the accounting procedures for the food loss are as follows: 1. Food Loss is Treated as Used: a. Inventory loss, whether from purchased food or USDA commodities, is considered food "used" and should be reflected in the ending inventory figures. No separate accounting entries for the loss need to be made. 2. Documenting the Loss: a. It's crucial to keep detailed records of both lost and donated food. These records may be required for insurance claims and audits to substantiate the loss. Please refer to the Emergency Preparedness for School Food Authority Guide for more detailed information about emergency management record keeping. 3. Impact on Average Plate Cost: a. The loss of inventory will inflate the average plate cost, as it reduces the food available for consumption, but this is generally out of the control of the School Food Authority (SFA). As a result, the average plate cost will be higher than usual. SFAs impacted by significant inventory loss should follow FNS Instruction 782-5 for calculating adult meal prices for the upcoming school year. b. Alternate Adult Meal Pricing: i. SFAs should ensure that adult meal prices meet the required minimums: 1. For lunch, the price should cover at least the reimbursement received for a free lunch under the National School Lunch Act under Sections 4 and 11, plus the per-meal value of both entitlement and bonus donated foods. 2. For breakfast, the price must cover at least the reimbursement for free meals under Section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act, plus the value of any bonus commodities used. c. FNS Instruction 782-5 Guidance: i. FNS Instruction 782-5, Rev. 1, requires adult meal prices to reflect the total cost of the meal, including the value of any USDA commodities used in preparation. This approach ensures that adult meal pricing accurately reflects the cost of meals while accounting for inventory losses and donated food during unforeseen events.
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Calculating Daily Revenue and Labor Impact for School Nutrition Programs School nutrition programs generate revenue only when meals are served. When students are not present and meals are not provided, such as during virtual learning days or scheduled closures, no revenue is generated. Unanticipated closures can also significantly impact the bottom line unless meals are served through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or Seamless Summer Option (SSO), both of which require prior approval. Establishing an estimated daily revenue rate and daily labor cost allows school nutrition directors to clearly communicate the financial impact of closures to district leadership. Documents Needed • •
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Locally approved Academic Calendar and School Nutrition Employee Work Year Calendar Statement of Revenue and Expenditures or Key Performance Indicator Workbook o Total Federal Revenue + State Revenue o Labor o Payroll records showing salaries and benefits for the same period and/or invoices for temporary staffing agencies (as appropriate) Records of unanticipated school closures and/or make-up days
Step 1: Calculate Average Daily Revenue Purpose: Estimate how much reimbursement is earned on a typical meal service day. Include federal reimbursement (NSLP, School Breakfast Program (SBP), Afterschool Snack Program (ASP) as applicable) and state reimbursement, if applicable. Exclude a la carte sales, adult meals, catering, grants, or one-time funds. Formula: Total reimbursement revenue ÷ total days meals were served = average revenue per day. Example: $1,800,000 ÷ 180 service days = $10,000 per day. This represents the estimated revenue lost for each day meals are not served.
Step 2: Calculate Average Daily Labor Cost Purpose: Estimate labor costs that may continue during closures. Include salaries or hourly wages, employer-paid benefits, and overtime if applicable. Formula: Total labor costs ÷ total paid workdays = average labor cost per day. Example: $1,440,000 ÷ 180 paid days = $8,000 per day. Document provided by the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division
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Step 3: Compare Revenue and Labor Impact Once both daily averages are calculated, directors can clearly explain financial risk. Example: Average daily revenue: $10,000 Average daily labor cost: $8,000 If meals are not served: Revenue loss: $10,000 per day Labor savings may be partial or minimal depending on contracts, minimum hours, or leave usage This comparison is especially helpful when discussing: • • • •
Financial risk of decrease in service days Whether to schedule make-up days Whether alternative service models should be requested for unanticipated closures How multiple closure days can quickly reduce fund balance and program sustainability.
Important Considerations • •
Planned virtual learning days: Meals cannot be served through NSLP or SSO and federal reimbursement is not available. Unanticipated closures: Meal service through NSLP or SSO may be allowed with prior state approval.
Use these estimates to support discussions about make-up days and calendar changes, communicate financial impact to superintendents, chief financial officers, and boards, and document revenue loss tied to closures or schedule shifts. Tip: Recalculate daily averages annually or when enrollment or participation changes significantly.
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2.19 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program The USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP): Getting Started with Bookkeeping FFVP Invoices When do I record FFVP expenses? What account do I code the FFVP expenses to?
How should I record the journal entry for FFVP expenses?
Do I initially pay FFVP invoices out of the School Nutrition Account? What account do I pay FFVP invoices from?
Record FFVP expenses monthly in the month that they are incurred. Code all FFVP expenses to the applicable Object Code. For example, FFVP produce would be coded to the Purchased Food Account, 630. Create a journal entry for all FFVP expenses using Fund Code 478 (similar to how you would use Fund Code 600 for all allowable School Nutrition expenses). Yes. Pay all FFVP expenses from Fund 478 (FFVP Account).
FFVP Claims Reimbursement How/When will we be reimbursed for FFVP claims? Where will the FFVP funds be deposited?
Once deposited, do I need to transfer these funds to a different account? How should I record FFVP revenue (reimbursement of funds)?
Reimbursement for FFVP claims will be made via wire transfer, approximately two weeks from the claim’s approval date. FFVP reimbursement funds will be deposited into the district’s designated account. No, the reimbursement funds do not need to be transferred. Simply record the funds as FFVP revenue. Please use the information provided in the Payment Advice and record FFVP revenue as follows: • Fund Code = 478 • Program Code = 1972 (Operating) or 1973 (Administrative)** • Revenue Code = 4520
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Sample FFVP Journal Entries To Record Operating Grant Revenue Description Account No. Intergovernmental Accounts 478-0000-0141 Receivable FFVP Grant 478-1972-4520
DEBIT $2,500.00
CREDIT $2,500.00
To Record Operating Claim Reimbursement (& Reverse Accounts Receivable) Description Account No. DEBIT CREDIT Cash in Bank 478-0000-0101 $2,500.00 Intergovernmental Accounts 478-0000-0141 $2,500.00 Receivable To Record Administrative Grant Revenue Description Account No. Intergovernmental Accounts 478-0000-0141 Receivable FFVP Grant 478-1973-4520
DEBIT $500.00
CREDIT $500.00
To Record Administrative Claim Reimbursement (& Reverse Accounts Receivable) Description Account No. DEBIT CREDIT Cash in Bank 478-0000-0101 $500.00 Intergovernmental Accounts 478-0000-0141 $500.00 Receivable FFVP Accounting Codes Fund 478 Program 1972 (operating) Revenue 4520 Function 3100 Object Codes 610 630 184 191 200-290 615 730
1973 (Administrative)
Small Supplies Fruits and Vegetables Labor (Operating) – Kitchen/Cafeteria Employees Labor (Administrative) – Central Office Staff Benefits & Taxes Expendable Equipment (cost < $10,000) Large Equipment (cost ≥ $10,000)
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3. Frequently Asked Questions 1. What to look for when entering Financials for DE106 a. SNO has four tabs that SFA’s will utilize when entering financial reports for school nutrition. The tabs are: i. Revenues ii. Expenditures iii. Inventory iv. Balance Sheet Accounts 2. What is a Revenue a. (Recording 10:37-10:57 https://url.gadoe.org/3am7) b. Revenues (inflows) i. Revenues are defined as money received in exchange for goods or services provided by the school nutrition program. 3. How to locate Revenue Data a. (Recording 7:00-8:38)
Local Revenue Sources 1500 Investment Income 1621 Non – Reimbursable Sale 1622 Adult Sales 1623 Contracted Sales 1700-1999 Other 1611 Lunch 1612 Breakfast 1613 Snack 1614 Special Milk
Bank Statement
Point of Sale Other
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X - SFA must supply data X - sale of assets, fees
Revenue Tab Local Resources (funds from the school) (Recording 11:09-14:25 https://url.gadoe.org/3am7)
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State Resources (funds provided to the SFA’s from the state government)
Federal Sources (funds for reimbursable meal and UDSA Food Receives) (Recording 8:45-9:14 https://url.gadoe.org/3am7)) Federal Revenue Sources
Payment Advice Report
4510 Lunch Reimbursement
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4511 Breakfast Reimbursement
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4513 Snack Reimbursement
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4520-4899, 4995 Other
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4900 USDA Food Received
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Other (funds received outside of School Nutrition)
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4. What is an Expenditure? a. (Recording 16:56-17:17 https://url.gadoe.org/3am7) b. Expenditures (outflows) i. Expenditures are allowable costs that can be identified specifically with the production and service of meals to school children such as payroll and related employee benefits, cost of materials and food, equipment, expenditure, and services expenditures. 5. What are some common School Nutrition Expenditures: a. Labor (Salaries/Wages) b. Employee Benefits (Fringe Benefits) c. Purchased Professional and Technical Services d. Purchased Property Services (Operating, Maintenance, and Energy) e. Food (Purchased and USDA Foods) f. Supplies (General and Food Production) g. Capital Assets h. Miscellaneous Expenditures i. Indirect Costs j. Fund Transfer-Out 6. Where to find Expenditures Data a. (recording 18:14 –22:49 https://url.gadoe.org/3am7))
Expenditure
100-299 Labor 630 Purchased Food 635 USDA Food Received 730-735 Equipment > $10,000 300-879 Other (Except 630, 635 & 800) 880 Indirect Costs 930 Transfer Out
Invoice X X X X X
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Other
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Expenditure Tab in SNO
7. What is Inventory a. (Recording 3:39-3:54 https://url.gadoe.org/srnm ) b. Inventory is the value of food and supplies on hand, whether at the food preparation site or in a central warehouse or facility, that are being held for future use.
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8. Where to Locate Inventory Data a. (Recording 3:56-4:45 https://url.gadoe.org/srnm)
Production Inventory Invoice Report Purchased Food
X
Transfers In (+)
X
Transfers Out (-)
X
Adjustments (+)
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Adjustments (-)
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Breakfast Usage
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Lunch Usage
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Point of Sales
NonReimbursable Sales Ending Inventory
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9. What is Single Inventory? a. (Recording 5:20-5:44 and 6:29-10:08 https://url.gadoe.org/srnm b. Single Inventory is when Purchased Food and USDA Food Inventory are combined.
10. What is Purchased Food and USDA Food Inventory? a. (recording 5:44-5:52 and 10:29 -15:29 https://url.gadoe.org/srnm) b. Purchased Food and USDA Food Inventory are recorded individually on the inventory tab in SNO if the SFA is not operating under a single inventory.
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a. Single Inventory: The process of combining the purchased and USDA commodity food existing inventories into one and reporting the value, along with future inventory additions, as only one inventory value as allowed by USDA. 12. Purchased Food/USDA Food Receive: a. The USDA processed product must be treated as both a purchased food product and as a USDA commodity product in the accounting records. b. Balance Sheet Recording (15:55-16:09) c. Balance Sheet Accounts Recording (17:38 -18:37)
Assets
Liabilities
Fund Balance
Something that is owned by the school nutrition department that will produce or generate future cash flow.
Something that is owed by the school nutrition department.
Net cash resources available to the school nutrition operation at any given time, less current liabilities.
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13. Where to Locate Balance Sheet Data: a. Recording 16:10 -17:14 https://url.gadoe.org/srnm b. Assets Balance Sheet (Assets)
Invoice
Other
0101 - 0103 Cash 0114 - 0154 Accounts Receivable
Bank Statement
Inventory Ending Balance
X X
X
0171 - Value-Purchased Food Inventory
X
0173 - USDA Food Inventory
X
0111 - Investment
X
0104 - Change Fund
X
0174 - 0199 - Other
X
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Assets: Accounts Receivable (Recording 18:29 -19:35 https://url.gadoe.org/srnm Revenues earned but not received by the end of a month must be accredited. An accounts receivable entry is posted as: Accounts Receivable (0141)
Debit
Revenue (4510, 4511, 4513)
Credit
Once Cash has been received, post as: Cash (0101)
Debit
Accounts Receivable (0141)
Credit
Where to Locate Balance Sheet Data: (Recording 17:16-17:37 Liabilities Balance Sheet (Liabilities)
Invoice
0401 - 0421 Accounts Payable
X
00422 - Accrued Salaries/Benefits 0499 - Other Liabilities
Time Sheet
Other
X X
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Is there a checklist of reports SFAs should review to ensure proper financial management?
Financial Management Review Checklist Purpose: Monthly/annual high-level review tool for School Nutrition Financial Management Statement of Revenues & Expenditures (Monthly) ☐ All revenues or expenditures are positive and none are missing ☐ No revenue reported in CACFP
☐ USDA foods revenue equal USDA foods expenditures ☐ Review net excess/deficit.
☐ Revenues should be similar month-to-month and/or changes easily explained (i.e. SSO vs. school year revenue will be different) ☐ Expenditures should be similar month-to-month and/or changes easily explained (i.e. equipment) Breakfast & Lunch Participation and Cost Reports (Monthly) ☐ Review costs to ensure no negatives are present.
☐ Food, Labor, Other, Equipment, School Board, Overhead, USDA Used
☐ Costs are reasonable, i.e. no abnormal highs/lows
☐ Adult meal price is higher than the cost to produce a meal DE106 – Financial Data Report (Monthly) ☐ Assets have no negative balances
☐ Liabilities have no negative balances ☐ Fund balance is positive or zero
☐ Determine if Cash or Inventory is the majority of fund balance DE46 vs. SNP Financial Data Reports (Monthly / Annually) ☐ Variances reviewed and reconciled
☐ Ensure all revenues or expenditures are positive and that none are missing
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Balance Sheet
Salvage Account The Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division, as the distributing agency, is responsible for maintaining any funds recovered through a claim that are not immediately used for the purchase of foods or for covering administrative expenses in a designated salvage account, in compliance with 7 CFR 250.15(f)(3). The Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division must also adhere to the requirements outlined in 7 CFR 250.15(f)(4) regarding the deposit and expenditure of funds from this account. Additionally, the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division must ensure that appropriate corrective actions are implemented to prevent future losses of USDA-donated foods or the misuse of associated funds. The Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division must also verify that recipient agencies or other relevant entities take necessary corrective measures to avoid similar losses in the future. The Food and Nutrition Service Regional Office (FNSRO) may recommend specific actions or procedures, either as needed or at Georgia’s request. How to Record Salvage Payments Please remember that the revenue received represents the value of USDA foods and should be accounted for in the inventory. SFAs should code the reimbursements as follows: Fund Code: 600 Program Code: 9600 Revenue Code: 4900
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How to Record Grants Funds for Commercial Warehouse Storage and Delivery Cost Reimbursement Grant Recording of the Grant Funds: Description Cash Federal Revenue
Account No. 0101 4520
Debit XX
To record reimbursement for commercial warehousing and storage.
Credit XX
Definition for Account 4520: 4520 OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS THROUGH GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Federal grants received through GaDOE not classified elsewhere. FAIN # = 245GA904N2533 CFDA# = 10.560 These funds will be allocated through the School Nutrition Online reporting system.
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How to Conduct School Year Start-Up: Start-up Fund Balance SFAs cannot begin the fiscal year with a negative fund balance. A transfer from the general fund must be made to bring the SFA fund balance to at least zero. Establish value of Inventory SFAs should establish the current value of all inventories according to their most current contract pricing and USDA pricing. USDA Foods Direct Delivery item pricing is updated in May of each year and posted on the GaDOE SND website as the DE116 Form. Paid Lunch Equity The USDA Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) tool is a spreadsheet that helps SFAs determine if they need to raise their paid lunch prices to meet minimum requirements. It is an annual requirement for SFAs with a negative balance in their nonprofit school food service account, unless they are part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The PLE tool helps SFAs ensure they're charging enough for paid lunches to cover costs and maintain a healthy financial balance in their school food service account. SFAs with a negative balance are required to use the PLE tool to calculate the necessary price increase for paid lunches. The tool compares the weighted average price of paid lunches to a target price determined by the USDA. The minimum unrounded price requirement is determined, which the SFA can round down to the nearest 5 cents. SFAs are not required to increase the price by more than 10 cents from the previous year, but they can increase it more. For instance, if the SFA's paid lunch price was $3.50 in the previous school year, it would only need to increase the price by $0.10 to remain in compliance. This means the new price for the upcoming school year would be $3.60, even if the PLE tool indicates a recommended price of $3.75. If using non-federal funds to supplement the price, the tool allows for calculations to determine the amount needed. Key steps for completing the PLE tool: 1. Determine the previous year's unrounded price requirement. 2. Calculate the weighted average price of paid lunches. 3. Compare the weighted average price to the target price. 4. Adjust paid lunch prices if needed. 5. Report the results in the PLE tool. Finally, the SFA must save the completed PLE tool and supporting documentation.
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Revenue From Non-Program Foods Non-program foods are any foods and beverages sold in schools, other than those provided as part of the reimbursable meals, that are purchased using funds from the School Nutrition account. This includes foods for a la carte purchases, adult meals, food sold for fundraisers, vending machines, and catered or vended meals. Examples of non-program foods include: a la carte items, adult meals sold to staff and visitors, and catered or vended meals. USDA requires that the revenue generated from non-program food sales be at least equal to the food costs of those items. This means that nonprogram foods must be priced to cover the food costs, not just labor or other costs. Equipment Depreciation There are three categories for reporting depreciable equipment: 1.
12 – Year: Food production equipment. Non-expendable regular kitchen equipment, including food preparation, service, transportation and storage equipment.
2.
6 – year: Light weight trucks. Automotive equipment with empty weight more than 13,000 pounds.
3. 4 – year: Computers and vehicles. Computer equipment and automotive equipment with empty weight less than 13,000 pounds Depreciation is not allowable for: •
Land
•
Buildings donated by the federal government
•
Assets purchased with restricted program funds
•
Assets that have been paid for in full, even if payments were made over multiple fiscal years
•
Assets that have outlived their depreciable life
•
Assets that are paid for in full in the current fiscal year
All depreciation claimed for federal reimbursement must be properly documented, including equipment inventory records.
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How to Conduct School Year Close-Out Although these tips have been developed for use at the end of the year, many should be implemented on a monthly basis. Checking reports and correcting errors monthly makes the end of the year tasks much easier. Outstanding Vendor Checks Void any outstanding vendor checks that are dated six months or older General Ledger Balances •
Run Open Payable Report and balance to the General Ledger.
•
Run Open Purchase Order Report and balance to the General Ledger.
•
Run Open Receivable Report and balance to the General Ledger.
Accruals Review Open Payable Report for any open claims. Cancel the claims if needed. You may need to cancel the claims that have been set up monthly and enter new claims for July and August. However, do not report any of these new claims on the DE106 Financial. These claims have already been reported in the previous months. If there is a difference in the amount accrued and the actual amount that is to be paid in July and August, then make sure to enter the necessary entries into your accounting software program and report the difference in SNO. Review accrued salaries and benefits to be paid in July and August of 20XX, current year. Revenues and Expenditures •
Revenues and Expenditures are closed to equity
Description Revenue Fund Equity
XXX
Debit
Credit XXX
o Result is an increase in equity Description Revenue Expenditure/Expense
• •
Debit
Credit
XXX XXX
o Result is a decrease in equity All Revenues and Expenditures are closing into 0740 (Retained Earnings-Unreserved) Enter all Revenue expected to be received for FYXX, current, as an Accounts Receivable before the books are closed on June 30.
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•
Enter all Expenses expected to be billed for FYXX, current, as an Accounts Payable before the books are closed on June 30.
•
Transfer In/Transfer Out: Run appropriate reports to reconcile the Transfer In (5200) and the Transfer Out (5000-930) accounts.
•
Review Trial Balances or General Ledger for posting errors. Make appropriate Journal Entries to correct any errors found.
DE046 Comparison Report The DE046 is a financial report generated from the school system's general ledger through accounting software such as Genesis or Munis. It reflects actual financial data entered by the finance department and represents the official record of expenditures and revenues. The DE046 is due to the GADOE SND by August 31st subsequent to the June 30th year end. The DE106 is a financial report submitted through the SNO system. It captures all financial activity entered by the SNP staff monthly, including Revenue, Expenditure, Inventory, and Balance Sheet data. To ensure financial accuracy and compliance, best business practice is to reconcile the DE046 and DE106 reports on a monthly basis. This process allows districts to identify and correct discrepancies early, ensuring alignment between the SNO data and the official financial records maintained in the district’s general ledger. Year-end adjustment deadlines to reconcile the DE106 Report: •
July 1 – August 31: SFAs may make their own financial adjustments.
•
September 1 – September 30: The State Agency is authorized to make final adjustments.
•
After September 30: No adjustments can be made.
Reminders •
Ending inventory is posted monthly.
•
USDA Received Food Values: USDA Foods Direct Delivery items must be receipted in WBSCM no later than two business days after receipt, and DoD items must be receipted in FFAVORs no later than two business days after receipt.
•
Submit a June and July DE106 Financial report even if there is not any June or July activity.
•
You will still have cash on hand as well as inventory that will need to be reported.
•
Have SNP Manager redeposit change fund, created at the beginning of the school year, with a separate deposit and record necessary journal entry.
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4. Chart of Accounts The Chart of accounts is a crucial component in accounting, serving as a structured framework for organizing and categorizing financial transactions. It provides a clear and consistent way to record, track, and report financial data, ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial statements. A wellorganized chart of accounts helps monitor income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity in a systematic manner, enabling efficient financial analysis, budgeting, and decision-making. Furthermore, it ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, making it an essential tool for both internal financial management and external auditing processes. Classification Sub Code Name Classification Name Balance Assets 0104 Sheet
Name
Description
CHANGE FUND
Balance Sheet
Assets
0114
INTEREST RECEIVABLE
Balance Sheet
Assets
0121
Taxes Receivable
Balance Sheet
Assets
0131
Interfund Loans Receivable
Balance Sheet
Assets
0132
Interfund Accounts Receivable
Cash provided to operations needing to make change. This account should be closed at year-end by returning all unused cash and reopening the account the next fiscal year. The amount of interest receivable on investments. The amount of taxes collected and anticipated to be collected within 60 days by the tax collecting agency, but not remitted to the LEA. Amounts that are due, other than charges for goods and services rendered, from another fund in the LEA and that are due within one year. Amounts due from another fund. The offsetting transaction is an entry to Interfund Accounts Payable (Account 0402) in the appropriate fund.
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Balance Sheet
Assets
0133
Balance Sheet
Assets
0141
Balance Sheet
Assets
0142
Balance Sheet
Assets
0143
Balance Sheet
Assets
0153
Balance Sheet
Assets
0171
Balance Sheet
Assets
0173
Balance Sheet
Assets
0181
Advance To Other Funds
Amounts that are owed, other than charges for goods and services rendered, to a particular fund by another fund in the LEA and that are not due within one year. Intergovernmental Accounts Amounts due from Receivable - State another state governmental unit. Intergovernmental Accounts Amounts due from Receivable - Federal another federal governmental unit. Intergovernmental Amounts due from Accounts Receivable another local Local government, but not include local taxes. Accounts Receivable Amounts due from individuals, firms or corporations for goods and services furnished by an LEA (but not including amounts due from other funds or from other governmental units. Value - Purchased Food Value of purchased food Inventory on hand for use in the School Nutrition Program, and other supplies (e.g., custodial supplies, office supplies) on hand for LEA use. INVENTORY - U.S. Value of donated USDA DEPARTMENT OF commodities on hand for AGRICULTURE (USDA) use in the School COMMODITIES Nutrition Program. PREPAID Payment in advance of EXPENDITURES/EXPENSES the receipt of goods and service, such as rent and insurance. Generally, prepaid items cover more than one fiscal year and only the noncurrent portion is recorded as an asset.
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Balance Sheet
Assets
0185
DEFERRED CHARGES
Balance Sheet
Assets
0199
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Balance Sheet
Fund Equity and Other Credits
0751
FUND BALANCE - NONSPENDABLE FOR INVENTORIES
Balance Sheet
Fund Equity and Other Credits
0753
FUND BALANCE - NONSPENDABLE FOR ENCUMBRANCES
Funds
Proprietary Funds
600
School Nutrition Service Fund
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Expenditures that are not chargeable to the fiscal period in which they were made but that are carried as an asset, pending amortization or other disposition (e.g., bond issuance costs). Deferred charges differ from prepaid items in that they usually extend over a longer period of time (more than five years) and are not regularly recurring costs of operation. Other items of value owned but not provided for elsewhere. The amount of funds not in a spendable form because they are invested inventories. A reserve representing the separation of a portion of a fund balance to provide for unliquidated encumbrances. Separate accounts may be maintained for current encumbrances and prior year encumbrances. This will be mapped for financial reporting purposes as Assigned fund balance for GASB 54 purposes.
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Object
Personal Services Benefits
200
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Object
Personal Services Benefits Personal Services Benefits Personal Services Benefits Personal Services Benefits Personal Services Benefits
210
State Health Insurance
220
FICA
230
Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
240
Employees Retirement System (ERS)
250
Unemployment Compensation
Personal Services Benefits
260
Workmen Compensation
Object Object Object Object
Object
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Expenditures by the LEA on behalf of employees. These amounts are not included in the gross salary, but are in excess of that amount. Such payments are fringe benefit payments and, while not paid directly to employees, are part of the cost of personal services. The employee benefit applicable to any salary should be charged directly to the function to which the salary was charged. Employer benefits should include (but are not limited to) group insurance, social security, retirement, workers compensation, unemployment compensation and annuity plans. Employer Share of State Health Insurance paid on behalf of the employee. Employer Share of FICA paid on behalf of employee. Employer share of TRS paid on behalf of employee. Employer share of ERS paid on behalf of employee. Employer payment of Unemployment Insurance paid on behalf of employee. Employer payment of Workmen Compensation premiums paid on behalf of employee.
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Object
Personal Services Benefits
275
Pension Benefits
Object
Personal Services Benefits
276
Refund of Pension Contributions
Object
Personal Services Benefits
279
Pension/OPEB Expense
Object
Personal Services Benefits
280
Benefit in Lieu of Social Security
Object
Personal Services Benefits Personal Services Benefits
290
Other Employee Benefits
291
DENTAL
Object
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Payments to pension plan participants, including pension benefits, death benefits and benefits due on termination of employment – For Use by Local LEA-Managed Retirement Plans ONLY. (Not TRS) Refunds of contributions to pension plan participants – For Use by Local LEA-Managed Retirement Plans ONLY. (Not TRS) Account to be used to record pension expense activity for TRS, ERS, PSERS and any local retirement systems for GASB 68 reporting requirements, as well as the OPEB expense activity for SHBP or any other post-employment benefit for GASB 75 reporting requirements. District-wide activity only. (Fund 9xx only) This account is updated to reflect it is allowable for both the Pension Fund 902 and the OPEB Fund 904. (FY 2018) Employer payment of Benefit in Lieu of Social Security paid on behalf of employee. Other Employee Benefits paid by employer on behalf of employee.
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Object
292
LIFE
293
ALTERNATIVE RETIREMENT
184
SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM CAFETERIA
Object
Purchased 300 Professional & Technical Services
PURCHASED PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
Object
Purchased 340 Professional & Technical Services Purchased 361 Professional & Technical Services
Professional Legal Services
Object Object
Object
Personal Services Benefits Personal Services Benefits Personal Services Salaries
Per Diem and Fees
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Salaries of cafeteria managers, assistant managers, cafeteria workers or cashiers. Services which can be performed only by persons or firms with specialized skills and knowledge. While a product may or may not result from the transaction, the primary reason for the purchase is the service provided. Included are the services and travel of architects, engineers, auditors, dentists, medical doctors, lawyers, consultants, teachers, accountants, therapists (physical/occupational/ mobility/ speech), etc. LEAs may assign objects within the 300 Series for each type of service provided but must combine all services for reporting to GaDOE. Payments made to lawyers and attorneys, including retainer fees for services to be rendered. Compensation on a hourly or daily fee basis for which the employer makes no payroll deduction. All employees are required to be compensated through payroll.
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Object
Purchased 362 Professional & Technical Services
Object
Supplies
630
Object
Supplies
635
Object
Property
730
Program
Regular Programs
1972
Program
Regular Programs
1973
Per Diem and Fees Expenses
Reimbursable costs such as travel, postage, telephone, etc. in connection with services rendered on a per diem basis. PURCHASED FOOD Food purchased for use in the School Nutrition Program. FOOD ACQUISITIONS The value of donated USDA commodities received from the USDA. PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT Expenditures for initial, - OTHER THAN BUSES AND additional, and COMPUTERS replacement items of equipment such as machinery, furniture and fixtures, and vehicles. To be charged to equipment, an item must meet the following criteria: a. The cost must be over the board's per unit capitalization policy threshold. b. The life expectancy must be more than one year. Fresh Fruit and Vegetables This program is designed Operating to set aside some time outside of breakfast/lunch to serve fruits and vegetables to students only. Fund 478. (Program code updated for fiscal year 2019.) Fresh Fruit and Vegetables This program is designed Administrative to set aside some time outside of breakfast/lunch to serve fruits and vegetables to students only administrative expenses. Fund 478. (Program code updated for fiscal year 2019.)
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Program
Regular Programs
1974
School Food Storage and Delivery
Program
Regular Programs
1976
Farm to School Grant Program
Revenue Source
Federal Sources
4510
CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM SERVICE GRANTS (ALL FEDERAL FUNDS EXCEPT BREAKFAST PROGRAM)
Revenue Source
Federal Sources
4511
CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM GRANTS (FEDERAL FUNDSBREAKFAST PROGRAM)
Revenue Source
Federal Sources
4513
Revenue Source
Local Sources
1500
FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR AFTER-SCHOOL SNACKS Investment Income
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School Food Authority (SFA) Commercial Warehouse Storage and Delivery Reimbursement This program is designed to assist school districts in developing and/or expanding their farm to school programs. The Farm to School grants help connect students to the sources of their food through education, school gardens, and field trips. The school gardens are used as outdoor classrooms and are a means to provide direct instruction to the students. Federal Child Nutrition Program grants, including student lunch reimbursements. (State grant is recorded in 3510). Federal Child Nutrition Program grants received from GDOE only. (State grant is recorded in 3510).
Interest or dividends earned on investments or deposits. Also included are gains/losses realized from changes in the fair value of investments. GASBS Statement 31 requires that all investment income, including changes in fair value of investments,
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be reported as revenue in the operating statement. The changes in fair value for the Georgia Extended Asset Pool would be recorded here. Revenue Source
Local Sources
1611
STUDENT SALES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS
Revenue Source
Local Sources
1612
Student Sales - Breakfast Programs
Revenue Source
Local Sources
1613
Student Sales - Snack Programs
Revenue Source
Local Sources
1614
Student Sales - Special Milk
Revenue Source
Local Sources
1621
Revenue Source
Local Sources
1622
Revenue Source
Local Sources
1623
Revenue Source
Local Sources
1995
SUPPLEMENTAL SALES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS ADULT SALES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS CONTRACTED SALES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS OTHER LOCAL REVENUES
Revenue Source
State Sources
3510
SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICE GRANTS (STATE FUNDS ONLY) SALARY SUPPLEMENT
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Funds received from students daily, weekly, or monthly for paid and reduced-price meals. Funds received from students daily, weekly, or monthly for paid and reduced-price breakfast meals. Funds received from students daily, weekly, or monthly for paid and reduced Snacks. Funds received from students daily, weekly, or monthly for paid and reduced-price Special Milk program. Funds received from students and adults for food sold a la carte. Funds received from adults for meals. Fund received for meals sold under contract to a separate entity. Revenue from local sources not otherwise classified. State School Nutrition Service Program grants. (Federal grants are recorded in 4510 and 4511).
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5. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Accounts Payable Purpose: Revenues received by the nonprofit school food service are to be used only for the operation or improvement of such food service, except that, such revenues shall not be used to purchase land or buildings, unless otherwise approved by FNS, or to construct buildings. Expenditures of nonprofit school food service revenues shall be in accordance with the financial management system established by the State agency under 7 CFR 210.14 (a). Procedure: 1. The School Food Authority (SFA) will create a payment for food, supplies, services, etc., once invoice/statement is reconciled according to the agreement established between the SFA and the Vendor. 2. The SFA maintains all documentation for each payment. 3. The payment is reviewed and signed by the School Nutrition Director, and then the payment is mailed or electronically submitted to the Vendor. 4. Expenditures are to be recorded in the accounting records when they are incurred. 5. If the Vendor is a district site or department, the School Nutrition Director will sign the invoice and provide a budget code to charge. The signed invoice shall be mailed or emailed to the financial services department responsible for the payment of the invoice. 6. An interfund transfer is completed in the financial database to record monies expended for the transaction. This is to be done monthly for budget and fund maintenance. Monitoring: The SFA monitors the revenues and expenses in the financial database that is used by the district for all budgets, revenues, and expenditures tracking. The details for each accounts payable interfund transfer or journal entry are maintained by the SFA. Corrective Action: Interfund transfers are reviewed throughout the year and any errors identified are corrected in the financial database. Validation and Record Keeping: Financial records are kept on file for a minimum of five program years and are available for the administrative review process and audits conducted by internal and outside agencies. Resources: 1. 7 CFR Sections 200.302, 210.2, 210.14, and 210.19 2. Local Policy
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Accounts Receivable Purpose: The school nutrition account is a restricted account so once monies are deposited into the school nutrition account, they are considered part of the non-profit food service and are governed, protected and restricted by federal law under 7 CFR Sections 210.2, 210.14, 210.19. All receipts of the cafeteria or cafeterias (defined as school food services) derived from the sale of food shall be deposited in the school nutrition account and shall be expended only for the maintenance of the cafeteria or cafeterias. Procedure: 1. The School Food Authority (SFA) will create an invoice for food and services provided through school nutrition operations to district departments, district sites, and other business entities. 2. The SFA maintains all documentation for each invoice. 3. Invoices are created after the sale of the food or service is complete. 4. The invoice is reviewed and signed by the School Nutrition Director, and then the invoice is mailed and/or emailed to the recipient. 5. If the recipient is a district site or department, the authorized official will sign the invoice and provide a budget code to charge. The signed invoice shall be mailed or emailed to fiscal services staff. 6. An interfund transfer is completed in the financial database to record monies received for the transaction. This is to be done monthly for budget and fund maintenance. 7. If the recipient is outside of the district, payment is accepted by cash or check within the timeframe indicated in the agreement between the SFA and vendor. It is recorded under accounts receivable in the financial database and a journal entry records the transaction in the district’s financial database. Monitoring: The SFA monitors the revenues and expenses in the financial database that is used by the district for all budgets, revenues, and expenditures tracking. The details for each account receivable, interfund transfer, or journal entry are maintained by the SFA. Corrective Action: Interfund transfers are reviewed throughout the year and any errors identified are corrected in the financial database. Validation and Record Keeping: Financial records are kept on file for a minimum of five program years and are available for the administrative review process and audits conducted by internal and outside agencies. Resources: 1. 7 CFR Sections 210.2, 210.14, and 210.19 2. Local Policy
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Financial Reporting Requirement: The School Food Authority (SFA) will submit financial reports within the timelines set by the State Agency (SA). Procedure: 1. The SFA will submit the following financial reports by the end of the month into School Nutrition Online, the State Agency school nutrition software. a. Inventory b. Other Financials- Revenues, Expenditures, Balance Sheet 2. The steps to report the financial reports are in the GaDOE School Nutrition Division’s Bookkeeper Manual. 3. Annual Financial Report (DE046) is due to SA by August 31st which includes all financial activity through June 30. Monitoring: The SFA monitors the process by calendaring the due dates of each financial report and reviewing reports submitted by the SFA to the SA to ensure timeliness. Corrective Action: Financial reporting is reviewed monthly. Errors identified or late submissions are corrected by the SFA. Validation and Record Keeping: The SFA will review financial reports monthly to ensure the Bookkeeper has submitted accurate reports by deadlines established by the SA. Resources: 1. 7 CFR Sections 210.8, 210.9, 210.15 2. Local Policy
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Internal Controls Requirement: The School Food Authority’s (SFA) accounting and administrative internal control policies and procedures include proper authorization of transactions and activities, separation of duties, properly maintaining documentation and records, safeguards on access to records and their use, and independent evaluation on performance. Procedure: 1. Proper authorization of transactions and activities a. Approval workflow of transactions? b. Fill in who is responsible for what in the transaction process and when 2. Separation of duties a. Bookkeeper b. Accountant c. Director d. Financial Services 3. Properly maintaining documentation and records a. Files paper or electronic b. Accounting Database c. Reporting to GaDOE 4. Safeguards on access to records and their use. a. Who has access to local School Nutrition Program records? b. Bank Account Access c. Are login credentials password protected? 5. Independent Evaluation on Performance a. Independent Audit annually Monitoring: The SFA will monitor internal controls monthly to ensure the procedure is being followed. Corrective Action: If non-compliance is identified, the SFA will review internal controls with the appropriate personnel which may include further training. Validation and Record Keeping: Director and/or the district Financial Services will review internal controls procedure with Accountant/Bookkeeper and an independent auditor annually to adjust as needed. Resources: 1. 7 CFR Sections 210.8, 210.9, 210.15 2. Local Policy
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Indirect Costs: Guidance for Developing a Local Procedure Purpose: To provide guidance to School Food Authorities (SFAs) on indirect costs charged to the nonprofit school food service account to support the development of a local procedure. Step 1: To charge the indirect cost rate, it must first be budgeted in the district's general and School Nutrition Program (SNP) budgets. • • •
The School Nutrition Director or designee can obtain the indirect cost rate for the upcoming school year in March of the current school year from the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Financial Review Division website - Financial Review - Federal Compliance The School Nutrition Director or designee will meet with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) after March to budget indirect costs for the upcoming school year. The district should determine if charging the SNP indirect costs will impact the programs' ability to operate without the general fund subsidizing the school nutrition program in the future.
Step 2: The school district determines if it charges the SNP at the restricted cost rate, unrestricted cost rate, or any rate between the restricted and unrestricted indirect cost rate. • •
The School Nutrition Director or designee will ensure indirect cost charges are applied consistently to all school food service cost centers within the SFA by reviewing the school district’s general ledger. The School Nutrition Director or designee will Review indirect cost journal entries quarterly to confirm consistent methodology across sites.
Step 3: The School Nutrition director or designee will use the indirect cost tool, to determine the amount of indirect cost the district can bill to the School Nutrition Program. The School Nutrition Director or designee can locate the Indirect Cost tool on the Finance Page of the GaDOE School Nutrition Division (SND) website. – Finance – GaDOE SND. • • • •
The School Nutrition Director or designee will obtain the school's nutrition program expenditures from the Statement of Revenue and Expenditures or the school systems general ledger to complete the calculation of indirect costs using the tool. The School Nutrition Director or designee will also need the agreed upon indirect cost rate to complete the indirect cost tool. The School Nutrition director or designee will determine the maximum amount of indirect cost that can be charged to the SNP by completing the indirect cost tool. [Only include this section if SFA is using a lower rate than approved. Update the statement below according to district’s specific procedure for treatment of difference] The School Nutrition Director or designee will maintain documentation explaining whether the difference between the indirect cost rates and the actual rate being applied is treated as a loan or forgiveness/gift to the nonprofit school food service account will be maintained.
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Step 4: The School Nutrition Director or designee will confirm the nonprofit school food service account is not charged for indirect costs related to past fiscal years by reviewing the general ledger for the past fiscal year. •
If indirect costs are charged for the first time after previous years without charges, verify with the CFO that a written loan agreement exists and accounting records reflect a legitimate loan structure.
Step 5: The School Nutrition Director or designee will ensure expenses included in the indirect cost pool are not also directly charged to the nonprofit school food service account (no double dipping). •
The School Nutrition Director or designee will review general ledger coding monthly to prevent improper charging of costs classified as indirect.
Step 6: The School Nutrition program can be billed indirect cost monthly, quarterly, or annually. This is a district decision. •
The School Nutrition Director or designee must retain all indirect cost invoices and payment records for audit purposes and proper record keeping.
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Bad Debt and Unpaid Student Meal Charges: Guidance for Developing a Local Procedure Purpose: To provide guidance to School Food Authorities (SFAs) related to bad debt and unpaid student meal charges and to support the development of a local procedure. Step 1: The School Nutrition Director or designee must implement a written unpaid meal charge policy and notify all households. The School Nutrition Director should ensure these key components are included in the plan: • • • • • •
Prevent lunch shaming Charge limits Notification process Repayment plan Alternative meals Communication method
The School Nutrition Director or designee must review delinquent accounts monthly. This information must be tracked using the SFA’s software or other methods. Step 2: School Nutrition Director or designee and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or designee must meet to determine the timeframe or circumstance in which an unpaid student meal becomes a bad debt (e.g. 1, 2, 3 years of attempting to collect an unpaid student meal debt). This is a district decision. •
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The unpaid student meal will be classified as accounts receivable if collection attempts continue and can be rolled over each school year or until deemed uncollectable. The accounts receivable balance can be found in School Nutrition Online (SNO) located on the DE 106 Financial Data Report or using the SFAs general ledger or comparable document. – SNO The School Nutrition Director or designee and CFO must determine what non-federal funds will be used to cover the bad debt. The School Nutrition Director or designee will train designated staff annually on charge policy and bad debt procedures.
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Excess Net Cash: Guidance for Developing a Local Procedure Purpose: School Food Authorities (SFAs) are required to operate nonprofit School Nutrition Programs. SFAs must also keep net cash resources at or below the equivalent of three months of average operating expenses, unless a higher amount is approved by the state agency (SA). Step 1: The School Nutrition Director or designee must calculate Net Cash Resources. The School Nutrition Director or designee must determine the total assets available in the nonprofit food service account at the end of the fiscal year (e.g., June 30). •
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The School Nutrition Director or designee must use the Formula or the Cash Resource Management Tool located on the Finance Page of the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division (GaDOE SND) website – Finance – GaDOE SND. o Formula: Total Assets (Cash on Hand + Cash Receivable + Investments) – Total Liabilities (Accounts Payable, Accrued Salaries, Other liabilities) The School Nutrition Director or designee must log in to School Nutrition Online (SNO) and obtain the system level DE106 Financial Data Report for the prior year. – SNO Note: Do not include inventory or capital equipment in this calculation.
Step 2: The School Nutrition Director or designee must calculate the Average Monthly Expenditures. •
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The School Nutrition Director or designee must use the Formula or the Cash Resource Management Tool located on the Finance Page of the GaDOE SND website to determine the average monthly operating cost of the SFA’s food service program. – Finance – GaDOE SND. o Formula: Total Annual Operating Expenses / Number of Months Operated (usually nine months) The School Nutrition Director or designee must obtain the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures from SNO reporting. – SNO
Step 3: The School Nutrition Director or designee must determine the Maximum Allowed Reserve. •
The School Nutrition Director or designee must use the Formula to Calculate the maximum amount for the SFA’s cash reserves. o Formula: Average Monthly Expense (Step 2) x 3 months
Step 4: The School Nutrition Director or designee must evaluate compliance. • •
Compliant: If Net Cash Resources (Step 1) is less than or equal to the Allowed Reserve (Step 3). Non-Compliant: If Net Cash Resources (Step 1) exceeds the Allowed Reserve (Step 3).
Step 5: If the SFA is notified by the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division (GaDOE
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may approve an excess of up to six months of average expenses in net cash if the SFA makes this request: • •
The need to maintain cash reserves between three and six months: o Excess Net Cash Resources_3 to 6 month Request Form If a SFA’s net cash resources exceed six months of average expenses: o The SFA must submit an Excess Net Cash Plan explaining how the funds will be appropriately reduced.
Acceptable expenditures can be found on the Procurement Page of the GADOE SND website: Procurement – Georgia Department of Education.
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Year-End Revenue & Expense: Guidance for Developing a Local Procedure Purpose: To establish a consistent process for conducting the Year-End Revenue and Expense review for the School Food Authority (SFA) and to support the development of a local procedure. Step 1: The School Nutrition Director or designee must review Year-End Revenue & Expense statement to ensure compliance. • • •
The School Nutrition Director or designee will determine Year-End Revenue & Expense compliance by reviewing the statement of revenue and expenditures and the general ledger for the full fiscal year. The School Nutrition Director or designee will run the Year-End Financial Reports. The School Nutrition Director or designee will generate the statement of revenue and expenditures from School Nutrition Online (SNO) for the entire fiscal year. – SNO
Step 2: The School Nutrition Director or designee will obtain the prior year's ending fund balance using the DE106 financial data report found in the SNO reporting. • •
The School Nutrition Director or designee will add the prior year's fund balance from the DE106 report from the month of June to the net excess/deficit from the current year's revenues and expenditures The School Nutrition Director or designee will pull the general ledger covering the same period.
Step 3: The School Nutrition Director or designee will review total revenues. • • •
The School Nutrition Director or designee will confirm all program and non-program revenues are included (e.g., reimbursable meals, non-program food sales, adult meals, catering, à la carte). The School Nutrition Director or designee will reconcile the general ledger to reports obtained from the school's nutrition software. The School Nutrition Director or designee will ensure revenues are recorded using the correct account codes in SNO using the chart of accounts. – Financial Mapping Web
Step 4: The School Nutrition Director or designee will review total expenses. • •
The School Nutrition Director or designee will verify that all allowable school food service expenses are included by reviewing the general ledger monthly. The School Nutrition Director or designee will confirm all expenses are properly classified and charged to the nonprofit school food service account using the chart of account. – Financial Mapping Web
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Step 5: The School Nutrition Director or designee will compare revenues and expenses. • •
The School Nutrition Director or designee will review total revenues to ensure it supports total expenses and that the program did not operate at a loss. The School Nutrition Director or designee will confirm that any excess funds remain in the nonprofit school food service account.
Step 6: The School Nutrition Director or designee will check for compliance. • • •
The School Nutrition Director or designee will verify revenues and expenses aligned with the statement of revenue and expenditures and the general ledger. The School Nutrition Director or designee will ensure nonprogram food revenues are sufficient to cover nonprogram food costs. The School Nutrition Director or designee will use the Non-Program Food Calculator on the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division Finance Website to check for compliance. – Finance – GaDOE SND.
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Paid Lunch Equity (PLE): Guidance for Developing a Local Procedure Purpose: To assist School Food Authorities (SFAs) with paid lunch equity pricing and exemptions, pricing, and non-federal fund usage, while supporting the development of local procedures. Step 1: To determine if the paid lunch equity tool or an exemption is necessary, a SFA must first determine its Nonprofit School Food Service Account (NSFA) balance. •
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The School Nutrition Director or designee can obtain the total fund balance from the DE106 Financial Data Report showing the nonprofit school food service account balance as of June 30th of the prior school year by logging into School Nutrition Online (SNO) and running the DE 106 Financial Data Report. – SNO The School Nutrition Director or designee will verify whether the ending balance was positive, negative, or zero. The School Nutrition Director or designee will determine if a negative balance exists, and if so, it will proceed to complete the PLE Tool found on the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division (GaDOE SND) Finance Website. – Finance – GaDOE SND.
Step 2: The School Nutrition Director or designee will complete the PLE Tool on the GaDOE SND Finance Website or an approved alternative for the current school year if a negative balance exists. – Finance – GaDOE SND. • •
The School Nutrition Director or designee will review the SFA's calculation of the average weighted paid lunch price on the PLE tool. The School Nutrition Director or designee will confirm that the price was correctly determined using the PLE Tool.
Step 3: The School Nutrition Director or designee will determine how the SFA will meet the PLE requirement when the tool indicates a price increase is required. •
The School Nutrition Director or designee will increase paid lunch prices, using non-federal funds, or a combination of both.
Step 4: The School Nutrition Director or designee can opt to complete the State Agency PLE exemption form on the GaDOE SND Finance Website if a positive or zero fund balance exists in its nonprofit school food service account as of June 30th of the prior school year. – Finance – GaDOE SND. •
The School Nutrition Director or designee while not required, exempt SFAs may still use the PLE tool to complete the steps necessary to determine their target SY paid lunch price, consistent with Program regulations at 7 CFR 210.14(e), and adjust their paid lunch prices accordingly.
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Revenue from Non-Program Foods: Guidance for Developing a Local Procedure Purpose: To provide guidance for developing a local procedure that ensures revenue from nonprogram foods—such as a la carte items, vending machine snacks, adult meals, contracted meals, and catered meals—generates at least the same proportion of revenue as they contribute to food costs. Step 1: The School Nutrition Director or designee must determine the plate cost for Adult Meals. (Non-Program Adults) •
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At the end of each month, the School Nutrition Director or designee will run the Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack Participation and Cost Reports in School Nutrition Online (SNO) to determine if the plate cost is less than or equal to the current amount charged for adult meals. – SNO If the School Nutrition Director or designee determines the current amount charged for adult meals is less than the plate cost, the School Nutrition Director or designee will work with administration to increase adult meal prices to be equal to or greater than the plate cost. The School Nutrition Director or designee will determine if a price increase requires school board approval prior to the start of the school year. If the recommended increase is not approved, the general fund or other non-federal sources must be used to cover the price difference. The School Nutrition Director or designee must ensure all revenue from adult meals is accrued into the nonprofit school food service (NSFS) account, recorded on the DE 120 Non-Reimbursable Foods Production Records, and recorded under revenue account code 1622 on the monthly financial statements.
Step 2: The School Nutrition Director or designee must assess compliance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Nonprogram Food Revenue Tool. •
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The School Nutrition Director or designee must annually complete the USDA Nonprogram Food Revenue Tool found on the Finance Page of the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division (GaDOE SND) website to ensure the percentage of total revenue from non-program foods is equal to or greater than the percentage of total food costs attributed to non-program foods. – Finance – GaDOE SND. For example, if 25% of the School Food Authority’s (SFA’s) total food costs are from non-program foods, then at least 25% of total revenue must be generated from the sale of non-program foods. The School Nutrition Director or designee must assess non-program food revenue. If the assessment shows non-program food revenue does not meet the requirement, prices for those items should be increased to cover the cost. The School Nutrition Director or designee must ensure all revenue from non-program foods will accrue into the NSFS account. The School Nutrition Director or designee must ensure revenue from a la carte items, vending machines, and other non-program foods are recorded under revenue account code 1621 on the monthly financials.
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Step 3: The School Nutrition Director or designee must assess compliance with contracted meals (e.g., Head Start and/or vended meals). • • • •
The School Nutrition Director or designee will create a written contract with any entity requesting contracted meals (e.g., Head Start, another SFA, or an external program). The School Nutrition Director or designee must calculate the full cost of contracted meals, including food, labor, supplies, packaging, and indirect costs. The School Nutrition Director or designee must ensure contracted meals are priced appropriately to ensure the full cost of the meal is charged and the School Nutrition Program at least breaks even. The School Nutrition Director or designee must ensure all revenue from contracted meals accrues into the NSFS account and is recorded under revenue account code 1623 on the monthly financial statements.
Step 4: The School Nutrition Director or designee must assess compliance with catered meals. • • •
The School Nutrition Director or designee will create and maintain a separate bank account for catering activities under Governmental Fund 589. The School Nutrition Director or designee must ensure catered functions are priced appropriately to ensure the full cost is recovered and the School Nutrition Program at least breaks even. The School Nutrition Director or designee must ensure all food costs used for catering events meet the following guidelines. o Order and inventory separately from reimbursable meal programs. o Do not report on the DE 106 Financial Data Report. o The School Nutrition Director or designee will calculate the full cost of catered meals, including food, labor, supplies, packaging, and indirect costs.
Step 5: Because it is not possible to identify and recover all indirect costs incurred by the School Nutrition Program on behalf of the catering account, the Georgia Department of Education’s approved federal non-restricted indirect cost rate (%) will be applied, at least annually, to total expenditures from Fund 589. Examples of indirect costs include payroll, warehousing, procurement, facility maintenance, rental, and utilities. Upon application of the indirect rate, the resulting dollar amount must be transferred from Fund 589 to the NSFS account (Function 3100). These funds then become available for use within the school nutrition account.
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Recordkeeping Requirement: The School Food Authority (SFA) will retain school nutrition program records for a minimum of five years, unless record title requires longer retention as directed by the State Agency (SA). Procedure: 1. The SFA may store records in both physical and electronic formats. 2. The SFA will retain records for a minimum of five program years, unless otherwise stipulated by the Georgia Department of Education. Educational Department and Program Operational Records- Record Retention 5 Years Agreements and Free and Reduced Policy Statements Local School Wellness Policy Documentation Alternative Points-Of-Service Meal Count Procedures Meal Count Participation Data by School Approved and Denied Free and Reduced Applications Menu and Food Production Records Civil Rights Compliance Nonprogram Foods Claims for Reimbursement October Enrollment of Each School Year Direct Certification Procedures and Documentation On-Site Monitoring/Reviews Edit Checks Paid Lunch Equity Food Safety Inspections, Documentation 2 per School Year Special Provisions – CEP and Provision 2 Free and Reduced-Price Eligibility Data Verification Records Internal Controls Procedures
3. The GA Local Government Record Retention Schedule is used as a guideline. Monitoring: The SFA monitors the maintenance and retention of program documents by labeling files with the date created, the record title, and date for disposal, if applicable, according to the record retention schedule. Corrective Action: Program records and timelines are identified and labeled throughout the year and any errors identified are corrected by the SFA. Validation and Record Keeping: Program records are kept on file for a minimum of five years and are available for the administrative review process and audits conducted by internal and outside agencies. Resources: 1. 7 CFR Sections 210.15, 210.20 2. Local Government Record Retention Schedules | Georgia Archives
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6. Contact Information Pharaoh DeMyers Finance Manager
Cell Phone: 470-218-1659 pdemyers@doe.k12.ga.us
Stanley Montgomery Grants Specialist Claims Supervisor Cell Phone: 678-850-4396 stanley.montgomery@doe.k12.ga.us
Janet Jungnickel, MBM Procurement and Food Distribution Manager Cell Phone: 404-896-7302
Janet.Jungnickel@doe.k12.ga.us
Kamika Morris, MBA Accountant IV
Cell Phone: 404-971-0408 kmorris@doe.k12.ga.us
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