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02.01.2024

February 2024: Upcoming Deadlines & Reminders

 

February 28 – Conduct the 3rd Direct Certification Matching Process (DCMP)

Schools must complete the third DCMP of the school year by February 28. Remember to document the results for compliance purposes.

 

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Enrollment Period

SFSP enrollment will be open from February 1st through May 1st. We highly recommend enrolling as soon as possible, as applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

SFSP Training Sessions

The SED and the Agudah are working together to organize both online and in-person SFSP trainings. Stay tuned for more details.

 

As always, please reach out with any questions. We’re just a call or email away.

The SMS Team

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10.09.2023

CEP Application Deadline Extended

In our last update, we reported that the USDA has expanded access to the CEP by dropping the minimum identified student percentage (ISP) from 40% to 25%.

The NYSED has now extended its application deadline, allowing newly eligible schools to apply for the CEP until December 15, 2023.

 

The NYSED will be hosting a webinar on October 16, 2023 from 1-2pm to discuss these recent changes. SMS will update participants with registration details as soon as additional information becomes available.

 

The new amendments to the CEP will allow many more organizations to be eligible to participate in school food programs. If you’re unsure whether your school falls within the new eligibility threshold, or have questions about the application process, contact your SMS representative for support.

 

We’re just a call or email away.

 

The SMS Team

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09.26.2023

Important Update: USDA Lowers Eligibility Threshold For CEP

Effective October 26, 2023, the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) will drop the minimum identified student percentage (ISP) from 40% to 25%.

 

Before this amendment to CEP regulations, in order for a school to be eligible for CEP, at least 40% of student enrollment had to live in households participating in certain income-based federal assistance programs.

 

Lowering this threshold to 25% will significantly expand access and eligibility to CEP programs for many more schools and will allow them to enhance their participation in school food programs.

 

As of yet, no further guidance has been published as to when open enrollment will begin, however, School Management Solutions will be issuing updates as information becomes available.

 

If you’re unsure as to what your school’s ISP is, or whether you fall within the new eligibility threshold, contact your School Management Solutions representative for support.

 

As always, please reach out with any questions. We’re just a call or email away.

 

The SMS Team

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09.05.2023

Back to School Webinar Recap

School Management Solutions hosted a webinar last week featuring Roth&Co Accounting & Assurance Manager Yisroel (Israel) Lowinger, CPA. The webinar discussed the most common compliance mistakes SFAs make in operating their child nutrition programs, and how to avoid them.

 

You can watch the 25-minute recap below, and view the webinar slides here.

For further guidance, please reach out to School Management Solutions at info@smsny.net or 718-480-5606.

 

 

The SMS Team

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