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State Plan AR FY26 - Original Submission Page of 75 112 related to services provided specifically to SNAP E&T participants. Additionally, the State agency conducts periodic fiscal and programmatic monitoring, including review of financial records and cost allocation methodologies, to ensure that E&T funds are not supplanting existing funding streams. Any evidence of supplanting results in corrective actions, including repayment of funds or termination of funding agreements. This approach ensures compliance with federal requirements and maintains the integrity and supplemental nature of SNAP E&T funding. Cost parity. Describe how the State agency ensures that costs charged to E&T do not exceed the costs charged for non-E&T participants. The State agency ensures that costs charged to the SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) program do not exceed the costs charged for non-E&T participants receiving similar services. This is achieved through a combination of contractual agreements, cost monitoring, and financial oversight. Training providers and subcontractors are required to maintain accurate accounting records that clearly differentiate costs attributed to SNAP E&T participants from those for other clients. Providers certify that the rates charged to the E&T program are consistent with or lower than rates charged to non-E&T participants for comparable services. During routine fiscal monitoring and annual management evaluations, the State agency reviews provider billing, cost allocation methods, and reimbursement requests to confirm that E&T costs reflect parity with non-E&T services. Any discrepancies identified are addressed promptly to ensure equitable and appropriate use of E&T funds. This process guarantees fairness in cost allocation and prevents overcharging or cross-subsidization of the SNAP E&T program. Outcome Measure Describe the methodology for the outcome reporting measure. Include timeframes being reported (e.g. denominator and numerator) The number and percentage of participants who gain a credential or certificate after participation in Career/Technical Education Programs or other Vocational Training. Numerator will include the number of E&T participants who completed this component during the period of 10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026 and gained a credential or certificate, and the denominator will include those who participated in Career/Technical Eduation Programs or other Vocational Training during the period 10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026.