Welcome to the online help for the School Nutrition Programs module. The system is a web-based software solution that provides administrators, state users, and Organizations with efficient and immediate access to applications, claims, and related nutrition program functions. This online help is intended for use by authorized state users that administer the School Nutrition Programs. It is designed to provide a general understanding of how to use the system in an effective and efficient manner. This manual will provide:
§ A general explanation of each feature available.
§ Screen examples of web site pages and forms.
§ Step-by-step instructions for utilizing the web site features.
§ Tips and notes to enhance your understanding of the system.
The system is a user-friendly web application that allows authorized users to submit and approve application, claims, and miscellaneous forms via the Internet, as their security rights permit. Key system features include:
§ A software system that manages information regarding Organizations, applications, claims, and reports.
§ A single integrated database which serves all child nutrition programs.
§ The ability to save partially completed forms on-line, allowing the user to complete the process at a later time.
§ Individual User IDs and passwords for secure login to program functions and accurate tracking of user behavior.
§ A robust security module that streamlines security setting controls by enabling administrators to easily assign users to numerous pre-defined groups and eliminating the need to manually set each user's security access.