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The CDSS matches the CalFresh E&T participant and former participant information against wage data provided by the California Employment Development Department (EDD). The CDSS has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with EDD, which allows the CDSS to access wage data for all CalFresh recipients. All entities administering the CalFresh E&T program must collect and report participant component data as outlined in their approved FFY 2025 CalFresh E&T Annual Plan. CalFresh STAT 47 Report: The CDSS submits a SNAP E&T Activity Report, known as the FNS-583, no later than 45 days after the end of each federal fiscal quarter. In California, this report is known as the “CalFresh Work Registrants, Able- Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD), Employment and Training Program Quarterly Statistical Report” (STAT 47). This report provides county, state, and federal entities with the information needed for program administration. All counties in California must send the STAT 47 report to the CDSS, regardless of participation in CalFresh E&T. Only CalFresh E&T counties report data related to CalFresh E&T participation. The report must have monthly figures for: • Participants newly work registered. • Number of ABAWD applicants and recipients taking part in qualifying CalFresh E&T components. • Number of all other applicants and recipients (including ABAWDs involved in non-qualifying activities) taking part in CalFresh E&T components. • ABAWDs subject to the 3-month time limit imposed, or who are exempt under the CDSS’ discretionary exemptions. The CDSS submits annually, on the first quarterly report; the number of work registrants in California on October 1 of the new fiscal year. The CDSS submits annually, on its final quarterly report: a list of E&T components it offered during the fiscal year, the number of ABAWDs and non-ABAWDs who took part in each; and the number of ABAWDs and non-ABAWDs who took part in CalFresh E&T. The CDSS released guidance on April 1, 2022, in ACL 22-26 informing counties of changes to the STAT 47. These changes are effective upon automation into the eligibility system (CalSAWS). The target date to complete automation has been delayed to September/October 2024 due to changes from the Fiscal Responsibility Act. Such changes affect the following areas: • Qualifying CalFresh E&T components and activities that meet the ABAWD work requirement; • CalFresh E&T work experience component definition; and • Reporting requirements. CalFresh E&T Progress Report: The CalFresh E&T Progress Report is specific to the CalFresh E&T program and is sent by counties and state partners that offer CalFresh E&T services. These reports include preliminary participant data, expenditure data, and information on CalFresh E&T program growth and challenges throughout the quarter. These reports effectively communicate areas for continuous improvement within CalFresh E&T. The Progress Reports provide opportunities for counties and state partners to communicate technical assistance needs to the CDSS. Management Evaluation: During an ME, CDSS ensures that all providers of E&T services correctly complete and confirm the required CalFresh E&T reports. This is also an opportunity to discuss program strengths and weaknesses which may affect participant outcomes. When weaknesses are found, the CDSS ME team will communicate with the entity under review and suggest improvements to operations as appropriate. 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 36/286