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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. EF POs ensure that E&T participants and non-E&T participants are charged the same for services provided by vendors. Costs are prorated by program; EF is only invoiced for E&T participants. For example, if a class consists of 80% E&T participants, EF is only invoiced for 80% of the instructor’s salary. Before being paid, all costs are vetted using the prudent person principle and determined if said costs are reasonable, allowable, and necessary for the client's participation in the component. EF POs are also required to search for competitive pricing in the local area when providing supportive payment. This cost parity is verified during the management evaluation process. Outcome Measure Describe the methodology for the outcome reporting measure. Include timeframes being reported (e.g. denominator and numerator) The number and percentage of clients who retained employment two quarters after completion of the component. The numerator will include those clients who retained employment two quarters after completing the component during the FFY period, October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The denominator will include the number of clients that participated in the component during the FFY period, October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. 74