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Nonprofit School Food Service Account

School Food Authorities (SFA) are required to maintain a nonprofit food service account for Child Nutrition funds which comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for federally funded programs, in addition to the accounting and financial requirements specific to Child Nutrition programs.

This page provides information on accounting and financial requirements for the the following programs:

All school food authorities are expected to adopt financial practices that align to all applicable regulatory guidance.

In order to meet this requirement, SFAs must have an accurate, efficient financial management system that applies sound and consistent management practices that allow SFAs to:

  • Identify all funds received and expended from the nonprofit food service account.
  • Identify the source and application of Child Nutrition Program funds.
  • Ensure effective control over, and accountability for all funds, property and other assets.
  • Provide accurate, current and complete disclosure of financial and accounting system as required.
  • Operate under specific written procedures for determining the allowability of costs.

 

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Maintenance of the Nonprofit School Food Service Account

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