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ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS State agencies are required to include information on the organizational relationship between the units responsible for certification and the units operating the E&T components, including units of the statewide workforce development system, if available. For the purposes of the questions below, E&T providers are considered to include units of the statewide workforce development system. FNS is specifically interested in ensuring that the lines of communication are efficient and that, if applicable, noncompliance with mandatory E&T is reported to the certification unit within 10 working days after the noncompliance occurs, per 7 CFR 273.7(c)(4). State agencies must also include information on the relationship between the State agency and other organizations it plans to coordinate with for the provision of services. The following questions are about how the E&T program is structured in your State agency. Indicate which division within the SNAP State agency is responsible for the E&T program. (i.e. establishes E&T policy, contracts for E&T services, monitors providers). For example, explain if the E&T program unit is separate from the SNAP certification unit, and if there are separate E&T units at the county level. The SNAP E&T program is administered statewide under the leadership of the Chief of Work Services Manager. This includes a dedicated Work Services team responsible for managing provider contracts and overseeing program administration. Coordination with the SNAP policy team ensures that program activities align with federal and state regulations. Supporting these efforts, the Research and Analysis Team, provides essential data analysis and support. Fiscal oversight is managed by the Administrative Unit, directed by the Administrative Operations Manager, which oversees all fiscal reporting. Additionally, the Department of Health's Grants and Contract Unit ensures adherence to all state procurement rules. Planned future improvements to the E&T program will involve collaboration with the Division's Eligibility Modernization Office. This coordinated management approach, facilitated through the division, guarantees consistent policy enforcement, effective service contracting, and thorough provider monitoring. How does the E&T unit coordinate and communicate on an ongoing basis with the units responsible for certification policy? The Chief of Work Services, who manages the SNAP E&T program, is an integral member of the Division of Public Assistance Leadership Team. This team conducts bi-weekly meetings led by the Director. The Leadership Team also includes the Chief of Policy, Program Integrity, the Eligibility Modernization Office, the Administrative Operations Manager 2, the Deputy Director, and the Division Operations Manager. These meetings facilitate ongoing coordination and communication across units, ensuring that E&T strategies are aligned with certification policies and other divisional priorities. The E&T Program Coordinator 2 participates in the DPA Collaboration Committee. This monthly committee provides a forum for departmental information sharing and interdepartmental collaboration. Describe the State's relationships and communication with intermediaries or E&T providers. The State utilizes Direct Secure Messaging (DSM) for email communications with each E&T provider, ensuring a safe and secure method for gathering and tracking participant data. This information is routinely processed monthly. Additionally, the E&T Program Coordination Team holds monthly video conferences with each program provider to review program operations, discuss any changes, and address concerns. The 1/27/26, 9:34 AM State Plan AK FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-akfy26stateplan//index.html 14/97