Cost Thresholds. At least eighty percent (80%) of the costs invoiced to the SFA must be used to purchase produce. Costs invoiced must meet this minimum threshold. Reporting: FSMC will need to provide detailed statement of the following costs: Produce costs Non-produce food costs (example: low fat or fat free dips) Costs Incurred:
Cost Thresholds. Of the “Costs Incurred”, not more than ten percent (10%) of those funds invoiced may be used for administrative costs. Costs invoiced exceeding this threshold are unallowable and will be the responsibility of the FSMC and not the SFA. Reporting: FSMC will need to provide detailed statement of the following costs: Administrative costs, such as indirect labor spent on purchasing produce, planning, and claim reconciliation Large equipment costs (≥ $250), such as refrigerators, coolers, etc. Prior approval by DPI-SNT is required Additional guidance and requirements for the FFVP can be found in attachment A: “USDA Memo RE: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Fees in FSMC Contracts.” Submission of Claims: In order for the SFA to receive reimbursement, all costs must be actual costs and supported by adequate documentation. This documentation must be submitted with the invoice. An invoice submitted to the SFA without adequate documentation will be returned to the FSMC. The FSMC will need to provide missing documentation before invoice will be paid by the SFA. SFA has a limited amount of time to submit claims to DPI-SNT for reimbursement; SFA must submit claims online to DPI-SNT for payment within sixty (60) days after the end of the claiming period.
Cost Thresholds. Of the “Costs Incurred”, not more than ten percent (10%) of those funds invoiced may be used for administrative costs. Costs invoiced exceeding this threshold are unallowable and will be the responsibility of the FSMC and not the SFA. • Administrative costs, such as indirect labor spent on purchasing produce, planning, and claim reconciliation • Large equipment costs (≥ $250), such as refrigerators, coolers, etc. Prior approval by DPI-SNT is required Additional guidance and requirements for the FFVP can be found in attachment A: “USDA Memo RE: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Fees in FSMC Contracts.”
Cost Thresholds. Up to twenty percent (20%) of the costs invoiced may be used for other costs incurred. Costs invoiced exceeding this threshold are unallowable and will be the responsibility of the FSMC and not the SFA. Reporting: FSMC will need to provide detailed statement of the following costs: Direct labor costs in preparing and serving produce Small supply costs, such as napkins, plates, utensils, peelers, knives, cutting boards, etc. Small equipment costs (< $250), such as carts, shelving, etc.
Cost Thresholds. Of the “Costs Incurred”, not more than ten percent (10%) of those funds invoiced may be used for administrative costs. Costs invoiced exceeding this threshold are unallowable and will be the responsibility of the FSMC and not the SFA.
Cost Thresholds. Cost thresholds and limitations are in place for the following items:
1) Meeting room/audio-visual services (lesser of $25.00 per day per attendee or $20,000.00)
2) Logistical planners (lesser of $50.00 per attendee or $8,750.00)
3) Programmatic planners (lesser of $200.00 per attendee or $35,000.00)
4) Food and beverage (generally not allowed)
5) Refreshments (generally not allowed)
