Regional Response: IMCI’s response stated that it “...acknowledges that meal expenses must be supported with documentation demonstrating the business purpose of the meal.” IMCI also provided additional documentation for each event where food costs were charged to the grant. As cited in the regulations, all costs must be necessary and reasonable for the performance of the Federal Award. The explanation IMCI provided along with supported documentation for the food costs does not meet these criteria and remains identified as questioned costs. IMCI also stated they were going to develop a policy to allow charging food costs with appropriated funds. IMCI should be very careful in developing any policy regarding charging food costs to Federal Awards. Such guidance should be reviewed to ensure full compliance with the OMB cost principles on allowability of costs and any restrictions applicable to specific costs. It would be expressly prudent for IMCI to establish perimeters on what is considered reasonableness of food costs per person.
IMCI has stated that some of the food costs
were charged to other programs. Following review of available documentation, the regional office confirm that portions of the food costs incurred on 1/29/15, 2/3/15 and 6/2/15 equaling a total cost of $172.08 were not charged to
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For example, for the 7/16/15 event, the sign in sheets documents 26 participants attended the meeting, which breaks the costs down to $29.73 per participants. Although, there are no specific guidelines in the OMB cost principles, General Services Administration (GSA) has determined that the reasonable cost for lunch ranges from $12 to $18, depending upon the geographic location. Using this as a baseline, there should be supporting documentation on the supporting the necessity of incurring any the cost of lunch which exceeds $18 per
Not only is the Food and Nutrition Department losing money from wasting food, it is also losing money from using menus only one time and then throwing them away. Each menu costs 75 cents and that money adds up pretty quickly. For example, if the hospital were to obtain 30 new patients a day, that adds up to $22.50 per day. That amount of money doesn’t seem like too much for a days’ expenses, but after a month’s time that adds up to $697.50. So, approximately, the hospital would be spending around $8,212.50 per year on menus. That money could easily be utilized for a different issue or concern within the department.
As a childcare provider I must ensure quality meals are served to children and that nutrition education is encouraged. I offer a variety of foods for our preschoolers and toddlers. Each meal has whole grain bread, a serving of vegetables, and a serving of fruit, with a meat or meat alternate, and milk is served with each meal. I believe that my menu meets all the requirement for a child’s nutritional needs according to the “National Standards for Child Nutrition Programs”
Q7: What is your recommendation to management regarding the new complete meal product for 1967?
4. A single bag of food—which provides highly nutritious meals for six children—costs around $1.44 to produce, and 93 percent of all donations to FMSC goes directly toward the food program.
- During that weekend they get a “meal card” (free) lunch at the dining facility
They are delivered lunch and supper each day. Depending on their age, the meal costs are different.
Discussion: Mrs. Eighmey explained that the food service fund can only be used for food service. Revenue in the food service fund is generated from food sales, and is not connected to the general fund. In addition to the cafeteria painting, this fund is used to purchase kitchen equipment. We have an excess fund balance in the food service account, and each year the State directs us to spend down the balance by either purchasing equipment or improving
"In the article “When There’s No School Lunch in St. Louis, food vans help fill the gap” written by Allison Colburn, the central idea was how a food van (or business) drives to different homes every day delivering free meals during the summer, Monday-Friday. In this business they will go from house to house spending from 20-30 minutes. This information is stated in the 8th paragraph, “Each van makes 11 stops Monday through Friday and spends about 20 to 30 minutes at each location.” The food van will deliver meals to children that would normally eat food at school but now that it is summer, they are not able to. My next supporting detail is, “The summer program, now in its sixth year, has grown from providing 5,000 meals in 2012, Executive
On July 21, 2015 the county of San Diego’s Board of Supervisors held a public meeting to address the concerns of the county of San Diego. During the meeting Board Supervisor Diane Jacob addressed Agenda Item number one, which was concerned with Sheriff’s request for the procurement of food, food preparation supplies and equipment. All districts of San Diego were concerned with this subject. The main reason I chose this Agenda Item was because I work with the department of Health and Human Services and part time contractor with Santee sheriff department. I am currently leading a new program that supports the county’s “Live Well San Diego” initiative. It definitely provided me with a clearer insight on how decision are made on an administrative level and what are the parties that are involved.
Note: We must use UIC Catering: $9.99 per person for continental breakfast or $20 per dozen (e.g., bagels or muffins or pastries, etc.) and $25 per gallon of coffee (serves 16 people). We have an average of 40 new employees: continental breakfast $399.00 or A La Carte $155.00.
Nutrition: The operation is currently on Food Program through FP Assistance 1-866-454-3663, with last review on 5/20/15. During the inspection snack was observed as cheese its, banana and water.
Funds for the Scioto County Meals on Wheels programs would come from federal, state, and local grants designated for nutrition for senior citizens, as well as donations from private donors. Fundraisers will also be held to help with the costs of this program. Although, this would be a program based on volunteerism, the main cost for the program would include the food cost of meal preparation and fuel for the vehicles of the volunteer delivery personnel.
Hello Angie: The question has come up on whether a continental breakfast offered at the hotel counts as a meals leading to a meal reduction on the expense sheet. Can you please chime in on this question. Also, he the person has dietary issues or is in observance of a holiday such as Passover, can this type of meal not be count as a meal deduction? Thanks in
If Interface cannot bill Medicaid there would be no reason for continuing with the remainder of the action plan. Locating a building or land to build an appropriate building by December, 2016 in Grand Rapids, MI would be the next step to opening Interface. The ideal building would already have the restaurant equipment installed. If this is not available, Interface would like to open the retail store area, while the restaurant is being completed. This would offer the individuals an opportunity to begin learning business strategies, while making some money in the process. Once the restaurant is ready to open we would bring on board a few paid employees, who would begin to train the individuals in their desired job choice. There would be two professional cooks on staff to prepare the food and teach the individuals food safety and other techniques prior to them having the opportunity to cook
Nova Scotia Department of Community Services (DCS) – Based on the grant funding agreement between SGI and DCS, DCS’s main concern is reported salary and wage expenses incurred in the six grocery stores of SGI as per audited financial statements. Since DCS will reimburse 10% and 50% of the total salary and wages expenses of employees and employees with physical and mental disabilities, respectively; DCS wants SGI to appropriately report salary and wage expenses in details and separately. DCS might assign an auditor to audit SGI’s salary and wage expenses if needed.