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Describe how the State agency shares new policies, procedures, or other information with the intermediary or other E&T provider. To share changes in SNAP CAN, communication with providers is mostly conducted via email. Emails often detail specifics on any changes including, but not limited to, a policy memo, a timeline for changes, and next steps for the providers. If the program or policy change is significant, an Informational Broadcast will be sent to all interested parties and will be posted online. The changes will be discussed in one of the recurring, mandatory Quarterly Partner Meetings. If a SNAP CAN Provider is experiencing difficulties in understanding the program changes, SNAP CAN staff conduct one-on-one meetings monthly with providers to assist. Before the one-on-one meeting occurs, the SNAP CAN Provider is asked specific questions related to their issue. In case additional support assistance is needed by another ADES division, that division’s staff will attend the meeting to answer questions. 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. SNAP CAN utilizes a data-heavy analytical report called the Participant Activity Spreadsheet (PAS) Report. Each month, SNAP CAN Providers supply DERS with a PAS Report on the individuals they served, their activities, hours, employment, and expenses, along with any updates on individuals who received certifications, graduated, or completed the program and gained employment. Each report is reviewed by SNAP CAN staff for accuracy and then uploaded to the Jobs Automated System (JAS) database. The PAS Report also assists with notifying SNAP CAN staff when an individual moves from one provider to another or is referred to another provider. Every month the State is aware of and is monitoring individuals served in the program, their activities, and the organization they are working with. When a client stops participating in E&T, staff are notified via the PAS Report submitted monthly. DBME includes work registrants, participants exempt from the work requirements, and participants subject to the ABAWD time limit, whom they have screened as appropriate to refer for E&T services. Participants referred for E&T services are included on the Tableau Referral Report. SNAP CAN Providers can access this report and search for a participant using participant data (e.g., name, social security number, date of birth, etc.) to confirm that they have been referred to SNAP CAN. 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. DBME utilizes the Arizona Technical Eligibility Computer System (AZTECS), which stores federal work exemptions, ABAWD and work registrant data, and participant referral determinations to SNAP CAN. AZTECS also stores any instances of non-compliance with federal work requirements and subsequent disqualifications. DERS utilizes the JAS, the database that collects information for SNAP E&T services, and the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Wage system. JAS stores participant demographics, intake information, assigned components, issued support services, closing/exit reasons including certifications received, and employment outcomes. SNAP CAN Providers are responsible for comprehensive case file information and support services receipts with justification available for quality assurance and auditing purposes. 1/27/26, 9:53 AM State Plan AZ FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-azfy26stateplan//index.html 22/130