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State Plan AR FY26 - Original Submission Page of 78 112 allocation and prevent supplanting. Any findings of supplanting result in corrective actions, including repayment or adjustments to funding agreements, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and maintaining the integrity 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 English Language Acquisition component of the SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) program do not exceed those charged for similar services provided to non-E&T participants. This is accomplished through contractual agreements requiring providers to maintain accurate cost records that distinguish expenses for SNAP participants from those for other clients. Providers certify that rates billed to the SNAP E&T program are consistent with or lower than those charged to non-E&T individuals receiving comparable services. The State agency conducts regular fiscal monitoring and reviews of reimbursement requests to confirm adherence to cost parity standards. Any discrepancies are promptly addressed to ensure equitable and appropriate use of SNAP E&T funds. This approach ensures fairness in cost allocation and prevents overcharging or cross-subsidization within the English Language Acquisition component.