Cash in Lieu of Commodities

PURPOSE: This rule details state and local administrative responsibilities for distributing and accounting for funds received in lieu of commodities. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here. (1) This rule details state and local responsibilities, as outlined in 7 CFR part 240, which are used to distribute cash in lieu of commodities and specify how these funds may be used. Specific areas in this rule include apportionment of funds, use of funds, payments to schools, records, and reports. 7 CFR part 240 is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule as published by the U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001, in August 2021. A copy of this regulation can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Division of Financial and Administrative Services, Food and Nutrition Services Section, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmentalaffairs/dese-administrative-rules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not include any later amendments or additions. AUTHORITY: sections 161.092 and 178.430, RSMo 2016.* This rule was previously filed as 5 CSR 40-680.040. Original rule filed Dec. 24, 1975, effective Jan. 3, 1976. Amended: Filed Dec. 27, 1976, effective April 15, 1977. Amended: Filed Aug. 19, 2021, effective March 30, 2022. *Original authority: 161.092, RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 2002, 2003, 2013, 2014, and 178.430, RSMo 1963.