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The state A-RESET partners with two direct providers and three intermediaries. Monthly partner calls are held with all providers. Technical Assistance (TA) is provided to any provider as needed or determined through partner ME Reviews and monthly partner calls/meetings. Describe how the State agency shares new policies, procedures, or other information with the intermediary or other E&T provider. DHR hosts monthly calls with all A-RESET partners, as well as monthly calls with all E&T counties that have A-RESET case managers. We also host other partner and county A-RESET calls/meetings and trainings as needed. These calls serve as the primary method for communication and training. DHR will communicate outside of this cadence if urgent communication is required. DHR also conducts ME Reviews and Partner reviews. In FY25, TA was provided to cohort partners. Describe how the State agency, intermediaries, and E&T providers share participant data and information. Include the names of any MIS systems (or other modes of communication) used. Participant data and information is primarily shared via secure email. Some A-RESET partners have a shared Google or Microsoft OneDrive account where participant data is collected. The State is currently in the process to develop a new eligibility system, Alabama Combined Eligibility System (ACES). ACES will contain a new A-RESET portal system that will be beneficial to the partners, by allowing them to check for A- RESET participant eligibility and enter data received from participants into the portal. Information is shared by the partners and the case managers through secured means. This information is sent to all designated partners and includes the participants name, social security number, date of birth and case I.D. number. E&T case managers are required to train yearly on Internet safety and security, which includes the sharing of email information. If the State uses a MIS system, describe the E&T related data that is tracked and stored in those systems (e.g. referrals, noncompliance with program requirements, provider determination, etc.), and whether the system(s) interact with each other. The A-RESET portal is used by state and county A-RESET case managers to perform their daily work. It captures a variety of data, including: • Participant Enrollment data • Participant address and communication preferences • Components • Participant educational level • Participants that gained employment status • Forms and • Participant reimbursements. A-RESET case managers are required to update the portal after every interaction with the participant or when information is received from the partner. They are also required to verify that the hours submitted follow the A-RESET rules on minimum participation reimbursement hours before approving issuance. Case managers are required to scan all documents into ADDI, our Document Imaging System. The A-RESET portal interfaces with OACIS to pull over basic participants demographics including case numbers. Describe the State agency’s process for monitoring E&T providers’ program and fiscal operations. Include plans for direct monitoring such as visits, as well as indirect monitoring such as reviewing program data, financial 1/27/26, 9:44 AM State Plan AL FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-alabamafy26stateplan//index.html 15/192