Simplified Cost Accounting and Other Actions To Reduce Paperwork in the Summer Food Service Program
food-assistance · Food and Nutrition Service · Rule · Published 2018-06-01 · Effective 2018-07-31 · 83 FR 25349
Document
Document number
2018-11806
Federal Register citation
83 FR 25349
CFR reference
7 CFR 210
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
food-assistance
Sub-agency
Food and Nutrition Service
Publication date
2018-06-01
Effective date
2018-07-31
USDA docket
FNS-2013-0026
Abstract
This final rule amends the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) regulations to incorporate statutory changes mandated by Section 738 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, which extends simplified cost accounting and reporting procedures to SFSP sponsors in all States, and eliminates the cost comparison requirements for determining payments to sponsors. In addition, this rule makes several discretionary changes to improve administrative efficiency and reduce paperwork in the management of the SFSP. Finally, this rule amends the National School Lunch Program regulations to create consistency among the Child Nutrition Programs with regard to notice procedures. The intended effect of this rule is to simplify and streamline Program administration while ensuring Program integrity.