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Fiscal Review: The purpose of the fiscal review is to determine if costs charged to the CalFresh E&T program match the approved CalFresh E&T Annual Plan Budget and are allowable, reasonable, necessary, and allocable. The CDSS ME team reviews fiscal policies and accounting records to ensure documentation is kept in a manner that allows verification of all costs charged to the CalFresh E&T program. The CDSS ME team evaluates the fiscal systems and safeguards in place to ensure fiscal integrity. The CDSS ME team evaluates the methods used for distributing costs to the CalFresh E&T program following federal guidance. Corrective Action: A finalized ME report is sent to the entity responsible for the administration of the CalFresh E&T program within 60 days following the conclusion of the ME. A written response is required to identify actions that are proposed or taken in response to all observation(s) and finding(s) of noncompliance with federal regulations. The term “Required Corrective Action” is the element of the ME report that conveys the action(s) that must be taken to correct the noncompliance with federal regulations, FNS instructions, and/or policy memoranda prescribed by the FNS and/or the CDSS. A Corrective Action Plan (CAP) must be sent to the CDSS within 60 calendar days after receipt of the ME report. The CDSS will decide whether the corrective actions proposed in the CAP are adequate to resolve any findings. Once acceptable corrective actions have been implemented and adequate verification has been provided, the CDSS will issue a closeout letter to confirm the finding(s) have been closed. The CDSS provides support to all entities responsible for the administration of the CalFresh E&T program in aligning their program and services with all federal and state regulations and policies. How frequently does the State agency monitor E&T providers’ program and fiscal operations? Daily Weekly Monthly Quarterly Bi-Annually Annually Other Describe how the State agency evaluates the performance of providers in achieving the purpose of E&T (assisting members of SNAP households in gaining skills, training, work, or experience that will increase their ability to obtain regular employment and meets State or local workforce needs). The CDSS monitors county and state partner performance for CalFresh E&T by reviewing federal and state reports. CalFresh E&T Participant Outcomes Report: The CDSS submits the Participant Outcomes Report to the FNS by January 1 yearly. The reporting requirements are comprised of outcome measures based on the employment and earnings of current and former CalFresh E&T participants to monitor the effectiveness of the CalFresh E&T program and services. 1/28/26, 11:04 AM State Plan CA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-cafy26stateplan//index.html 35/286