Course Length: 1 hour
Professional Standards Code(s): 3310, 3320, 3330
Intended Audience: Business Administrators, Child Nutrition Directors, Finance Managers
Course Description: Fiscal management for the National School Lunch Program involves managing reimbursements, ensuring costs are reasonable, necessary and allowable, maintaining strict financial records for nonprofit status, and adhering to USDA regulations for all expenditures, including food and labor costs. This course will define key practices, including developing a detailed budget, monitoring cash resources, tracking inventory, separating program funds, and submitting accurate financial reports to the state agency. Lastly, participants will understand the importance of ethical behavior.