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DERS and DBME systems interact with each other. 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 invoices, etc. SNAP CAN Provider monitoring and evaluation is coordinated with SNAP CAN staff, DERS’ Quality Assurance and Integrity Administration (QAIA), and DERS’ Finance and Business Operations Administration (FBOA) to ensure integrity over SNAP CAN. SNAP CAN staff must conduct a minimum of six one-on-one meetings with their providers annually, as well as no less than two in-person visits to the providers' locations each year. During these meetings, staff utilize a standard template covering various topics such as reviewing provider performance metrics, caseloads, job placements, average wages, invoices, and participant supportive services. The template includes inquiries about any significant changes to the providers' program barriers to success, need for assistance, and client success stories. SNAP CAN staff also assess the providers' current spending, ensuring it aligns within 10 percent of their projected spending. At a minimum of every five years, or when a significant programmatic change occurs, providers are required to submit a detailed service description that surveys all parts of their program including, but not limited to, objectives and goals, geographic areas served, target population(s), intake and assessment processes, case management tools used, component details, and participant reimbursements offered. SNAP CAN staff also send out the policy manual annually, and conduct a policy manual review meeting, with providers’ attendance mandatory. This ensures that providers are up to date on all current policies and procedures. The QAIA conducts biannual programmatic desk monitoring of the SNAP CAN providers through a random sampling methodology of case records to ensure compliance with program policy. The QAIA communicates its findings and observations to the SNAP CAN Providers via a written notice, detailing the evaluation criteria and providing further instructions to resolve any noted findings. All SNAP CAN Providers are subject to fiscal monitoring requirements to ensure accountability of the delivery of all goods and services, as required under the Federal Single Audit Act. FBOA conducts fiscal monitoring, which includes a review of supporting documentation for selected invoices and expenditures, to ensure that they are allowable and allocable per the Cost Principles at 2 CFR 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The invoices are a random sample of 2 invoices for the review period. The review will also ensure compliance with applicable Grant Terms and Conditions and State Policy. FBOA provides written notice and further instruction to the provider 45 calendar days prior to the evaluation date. Fiscal monitoring will occur every other year. 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 23/130