This document discusses various financial management concepts for school meal programs including: 1) Meals must be counted accurately to receive reimbursement and meal counts are reported by category. 2) Adult meals are not eligible for reimbursement or commodity assistance. Revenue from adult meals cannot subsidize program meals. 3) Proper internal controls and daily edit checks are important to ensure accurate meal counts and prevent theft. 4) Labor, food, and other costs should fall within standard percentages of total expenditures.