Coordinated Review Effort School Meals Initiative CRE/SMI OVERVIEW What you need.… …..to succeed!!! 7 Keys to Success

STATE AGENCY SPONSOR AGREEMENT SPONSOR OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES FREE and REDUCED PRICE POLICY NUTRITION ASSURANCES FINANCIAL ASSURANCES CIVIL RIGHTS ASSURANCES FOOD SAFETY ASSURANCES USDA FOODS ASSURANCES REIMBURSEMENT CLAIMS ASSURANCES FA CA

CRE/SMI Review  Currently conducted every 5 years  Two Different Reviews Done in Unison  CRE examines all responsibilities outlined in the Sponsor Agreement  SMI evaluates the nutrient levels in the menu

CRE/SMI Process Schedule an On-Site Review – Advanced Notice Number of Sites Reviewed – based on size of school district/RCCI – One site only selected for SMI review Site Selection – based on last Oct. data or other factors. Must do Provision 2 sites. Meals reviewed: SBP, NSLP, and possibly After School Snack Program (ASCP) Review Periods: CRE = Review Month, Day SMI = Week

CRE/SMI Process Cont. Entrance Conference Exit Conference with Superintendent Findings – (CRE only) 1.Corrective Action - Due Date Agreed Upon 2.Fiscal Actions - Claims Adjustment at closing of review » $600 Disregard = Benefit & Claiming errors » No Disregard = Menu Planning Errors Improvement Plan – (SMI only)

CRE/SMI Review Progress Chart Last Oct. Data SY ‘10-’11 Advanced Notice 1 st Day of review Exit Conference Agreed Due Date Close Review ↑ Nutrition Assurances Findings Entrance Conference Corrective Action Fiscal Action Applied, if applicable ↑ Financial Assurances Findings Discuss Findings with Superintendent Site Selection Schedule on-site review Match with the above : Claim Adjustment

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