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USDA/FNS RIN: 0584-AD84 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: ●Simplified Cost Accounting and Other Actions To Reduce Paperwork in the Summer Food Service Program 
Abstract: Section 738 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, (Public Law 110-161), extends simplified cost accounting procedures to Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsors in all States. Beginning on January 1, 2008, sponsors receive the maximum rates of reimbursement for the eligible meals they serve. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) proposes to amend 7 CFR Part 225 to eliminate the program assistance requirements that no longer apply and to implement a number of other actions that would further streamline SFSP administration. This rulemaking proposes to: (1) Eliminate the cost comparison requirements for determining payments to Summer Food Service Program sponsors; (2) update the threshold for small purchases in SFSP to align with the threshold set forth in 7 CFR parts 3016 and 3019; (3) allow State agencies to conduct compliance reviews of schools participating in both the NSLP and SFSP at the same frequency; and (4) clarify that sponsors must have administrative oversight at approved meal service sites. These proposed actions would reduce paperwork and improve efficiency while ensuring high quality administrative oversight and meal service. FNS expects comments from the public, especially recommendations from State agencies and sponsors that already have operational experience participating under simplified cost accounting procedures. However, since these proposed procedures constitute a significant reduction in administrative workload and paperwork burden, FNS does not anticipate that the comments will be negative in nature. The estimated costs of additional meals through implementation of this rule range from $5.8 million in fiscal year 2009 to $6.9 million in 2012. (08-004) 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 225   
Legal Authority: PL 110-161   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  09/00/2009    
NPRM Comment Period End  11/00/2009    
Interim Final Rule  09/00/2010    
Final Action  09/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
James F Herbert
Regulatory Review Specialist
Department of Agriculture
Food and Nutrition Service
3101 Park Center Drive,
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone:703 305-2572
Email: james.herbert@fns.usda.gov