Arizona Nutrition Network Arizona Nutrition Network Program Operations Policy and Program Operations Policy and

Procedure FY 09 Training Procedure FY 09 Training October 2008October 2008Therese Neal, MSWTherese Neal, MSW

Staffing

LIA’s responsibility to conduct nutrition education activities of good quality, accurate and relevant.

• Trained nutritional professionals are essential-MUST have access to at least one person qualified to be a “Nutrition Coordinator” may also have Nutritionists and/or Community Nutrition Worker.

• Fingerprint Clearance Cards- required for direct services

to juveniles, developmentally disabled adults. (DPS) website at http://www.azdps.gov/reports/fingerprint/default.asp

P.O. Policy 1.0

Message/Material DevelopmentMessage/Material Development

• Messages conveyed must be consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid.

• Must be consistent with the goal and focus of SNAP-Ed

• Existing materials used and/or adopted whenever possible

P.O. Policy 2.0

Message/Material Development Cont.Message/Material Development Cont.

• Print materials must include all of the following:– Give credit to SNAP as funding source – Provide a brief outreach message– And disclaimer statement

• All materials must be sited in the work plan and approved by the Network nutritionist

P.O. Policy 2.0

Disparaging MessagesDisparaging Messages

• Must not convey negative written, visual, or verbal expressions about any specific foods, beverages, or commodities or food industry

• Media campaigns and media materials must be approved by the Network

• Nutrition Coordinators must review messages to ensure negative messages are not included in SNAP-Ed activities, classes, events or written materials.

P.O. Policy 3.0

Toss UP Question!!

Each LIA program is required

to have a Registered Dietitian on staff.

True or False?

Use of Logos and NamesUse of Logos and Names

• Requires that partners work with the Social Marketing Manager before using Arizona Nutrition Network logos or graphics.

• Partners that develop materials with money from the LIA Program must add the Network logo and disclaimer to materials.

• Change in FY 09 to the Network logo

P.O. Policy 8.0

FY 08 LogoFY 08 Logo

FY 09 LogoFY 09 Logo

Nutrition Ed Tools-OrderingNutrition Ed Tools-Ordering

Written materials – All Partners may order through the Network

Incentive and education reinforcement items- Only Contributing Partners may order

Orders are placed through the Network Website and must be consistent with the LIA’s estimated reach

LIA’s who are not current with invoices or monthly reports will not have orders approved.

P.O. Policy 9.0

Nutrition Ed Tools-ReservingNutrition Ed Tools-Reserving

Costumes, games, and inflatables are available to Contributing Partners through the Network

Partners are not responsible for cleaning but are expected to make efforts to prevent damage

Costumes must always have escort/educator/safety guide

Review Costume Guidelines at eatwellbewell.org

Only 1 costume, game or inflatable per event

P.O. Policy 10.0

Photo Release FormPhoto Release Form

All photographs to be used in materials, presentations, reports, or otherwise printed must have a “Photographic Release” form completed for all persons in the photograph.

Release must be signed prior to photograph

“Photographic Release” forms can be signed by all participants at the beginning of an event/class/activity.

P.O. Policy 11.0

Toss up Question!!

There are no restrictions for a Contributing Partner to order SNAP-Ed incentive and education

reinforcement items.

True or False

Amendments to ContractsAmendments to Contracts

Informal- request for transfer of less than 10% of total budget b/ funded line items• Requires an email request to the PDS and approval.

Formal-Increase the approved Total Federal Share Budget.a.Release Local Share funds if needed for another

program and decrease approved Total Federal Share Budget.

b.Transfer dollars between line items exceeding 10% of the total budget.

c. Transfer dollars from a funded line item to a non-funded line item.

P.O. Policy 12.0

Amendments to Contracts Cont.Amendments to Contracts Cont.

– Must be received no later than May 1st

– Requires written explanation, include revised budget and work plan is needed

– Must be approved by the Network and ADHS Procurement

• Amended contract must be signed and processed

P.O. Policy 12.0

Program Site VisitsProgram Site VisitsNew site visit protocol FY 09:

• 50% of LIA’s will receive a Fiscal Integrity Review visit, formal.

• 50% of LIA’s will receive a Technical Assistance visit, informal.

• 50% of LIA’s will receive a Partnership Development Specialist (PDS) visit, formal.

• 25% of LIA’s will receive a Education-Lesson Observation visit, formal.

P.O. Policy 13.0

Program Site Visits Cont.Program Site Visits Cont.

• Contributing Partner’s may receive more than one type of visit per year.

• Arranged in advance to plan for observations

• Partners will receive a Site Visit Report after Formal visits

• Partners will receive summary of items discussed after a technical assistance visit

Financial Review AuditsFinancial Review Audits

The purpose of the review is to ensure program compliance. (OMB Circular A-133).

Partners are responsible to maintain accurate and verifiable records to support all expenses claimed under the LIA award.

Conducted by Network Auditor w/ at least 50% of partners– During the FY year or – within 5 years after the end of the contract

P.O. Policy 14.0

Financial Review Audits Cont.Financial Review Audits Cont.

The Auditor will send notification at least 1 month prior and send a brief questionnaire to expedite the review.

The Auditor will complete an exit interview and follow up with a formal report w/in 2 months of the audit

P.O. Policy 14.0

Equipment InventoryEquipment Inventory

Network must approve all non-capital equipment and capital equipment purchased, regardless of cost

Equipment costing less than $5,000 must be listed in the budget and included in contract and plan approved by the ADHS and USDA

Equipment costing $5000 or more Partner must submit 2 letters of justification to ADHS.

P.O. Policy 15.0

Equipment Inventory Cont.Equipment Inventory Cont.

Letter must state:1.Purpose of purchase2.Price of equipment3.Location where equipment is kept

Once approved, ADHS will send a state tag to affix on equipment

Partners must maintain an inventory of equipment

P.O. Policy 15.0

Toss Up Question!!

Each Contributing Partner can expect to have four site visits each year.

True or False

Conclusion Conclusion

Policy Manual available on-line –eatwellbewell.org

Contact your Partnership Development Specialist with any questions

Thank You