Coordinated Review Effort
School Meals Initiative
CRE/SMI OVERVIEW
What you need.… …..to succeed!!!
7 Keys to Success
STATE AGENCY SPONSOR AGREEMENTSPONSOR OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES
FREE and REDUCED PRICE POLICY
NUTRITIONASSURANCES
FINANCIALASSURANCES
CIVIL RIGHTS ASSURANCES
FOOD SAFETY ASSURANCES
USDA FOODS ASSURANCES
REIMBURSEMENT CLAIMS
ASSURANCES
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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 Upon2. 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
1st 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 SuperintendentSite
Selection
Schedule on-site review
Match with the above:
Claim Adjustment
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