Overview of Tony Thurmond's Supply Chain Assistance Funding
"Explore Tony Thurmond's webinar on Supply Chain Assistance Funding, detailing the purpose of funds, eligibility criteria, funding overview, and calculations. Learn how SFAs can access financial support to strengthen local supply chains and provide nutritious meals to children."
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Supply Chain Assistance (SCA) Funding Overview TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction Presented on March 24, 2022
Webinar Overview Purpose of Funds Eligible School Food Authorities (SFA)s Funding Overview Commonly Asked Questions Attestation Form Overview Funding Timeline TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Housekeeping Lines muted TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction Q&A for questions Links provided in chat Live caption option
Purpose of Funds TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction 1. Assist SFAs in maintaining children s access to nutritious meals 2. Respond financially to the challenges and enhance efforts to strengthen local supply chains
Eligible SFAs SFAs that currently operate the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), or the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) under Child Nutrition Response #85 TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction All sponsor types are eligible SFAs must have experienced supply chain issues and related financial challenges
Funding Overview (1) Can only use funds to purchase unprocessed or minimally processed, domestic food products TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction Funds are voluntary; you can accept or opt out No expenditure deadline
Funding Overview (2) California received $115 million TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction Allocations based on a predetermined formula: Base payment of $5,000 Proportional amount based on each SFA s share of statewide student enrollment Enrollment data from October 2021 will be used
Calculation Example Total funds: $115,356,821 TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction SFA Payments = base payment ($5k) + enrollment-based payment Enrollment-based payment: SFA share of statewide enrollment
Examples of Allowable Expenses Fluid milk (including flavored) Yogurt (including flavored) Cheese Fruits Vegetables Pastas Rice Meats Beans and legumes TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction Allowable Processing States: Whole, cut, pureed Fresh, frozen, canned, dried
Examples of Unallowable Expenses Nondomestic items Labor Supplies Administrative costs Past expenditures Food items for meals outside of the NSLP/SBP/SSO Breads Muffins Crackers Pre-packaged sandwiches Pre-packaged meals Prepared/pre-cooked items TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Commonly Asked Questions (1) TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction Where must the SCA funds be deposited? Nonprofit school food service account What are the SCA funds tracking requirements? Documentation to support purchases, consistent with record-keeping requirements
Commonly Asked Questions (2) TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction How will the California Department of Education (CDE) monitor SFA use of the SCA funds? CDE will monitor the use of the funds during the SFA s next administrative review
Commonly Asked Questions (3) Can we use SCA funds to pay for vended meals and/or the services of a Food Service Management Company (FSMC)? Yes, but only if the invoices can be separated to pay for allowable food items only TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Commonly Asked Questions (4) What programs can we support with SCA funds? Only the NSLP, SBP, SSO, and NSLP Afterschool Snacks can be supported by SCA funds TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Commonly Asked Questions (5) Do SFAs have to accept the SCA funds? No. SFAs can decline the funds. TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Commonly Asked Questions (6) TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction When will SFAs be notified about their calculated payments? Payment amounts will be calculated after the attestation statement deadline passes The CDE anticipates sending notifications in mid-May 2022
Commonly Asked Questions (7) TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction When will SFAs receive the funds? By June 2022
Attestation Statement Overview (1) TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction Must complete the online attestation statement to receive funding Attestation statement is now available at: https://surveys3.cde.ca.gov/go/scafunds2022.asp
Attestation Statement Overview (2) TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction SFA is experiencing a supply chain disruption and financial difficulties related to such You understand and commit to using these funds as intended You will not use the funds for any labor, indirect, or other administrative expenses You will comply with all existing recordkeeping and review requirements You will comply with all applicable federal procurement and financial management requirements The enrollment provided is true and correct
Funding Timeline Date Activity TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction Attestation statement available March 24, 2022 Mid-April 2022 Attestation statement due Mid-May 2022 SFA notifications June 2022 Payments to be released
Questions TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction Email SCAfunds@cde.ca.gov
Thank you! TONY THURMOND State Superintendent of Public Instruction This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
