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The SNAP E&T System is primarily used for case management, tracking component outcomes, and generating program reports. It interfaces directly with the District of Columbia Access System (DCAS), which remains the system of record for SNAP eligibility, work registration, and capturing participant interest in SNAP E&T services. While several key enhancements have been completed, system development is ongoing. The interface with DIFS is scheduled to be fully operational by September 30, 2025, and additional improvements are planned to further strengthen integration, functionality, and user experience. 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. DHS uses several methods to monitor each grantee, including reviews of monthly invoices and supporting financial information, data reports, participant narrative reports, regular check-in calls, and quarterly in- person site visits. The frequency of program monitoring is determined using a risk assessment model that is consistent with federal guidance. DHS GMSs may make periodic scheduled and unscheduled visits to project sites throughout the fiscal year. During such visits, the grantee is required to provide such access to its facilities, records, participants and staff as may be necessary for monitoring purposes. Each grant is subject to an audit. At any time or times before final payment and three (3) years thereafter, the District may have the grantee's expenditure statements and source documentation audited. 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). DHS recruits third-party partners through a competitive process that involves the assessment of State and local workforce needs. Once onboarded, DHS uses several methods to monitor each grantee, including reviews of data reporting and narrative reports, regular check-in calls, and quarterly in-person site visits. In addition, GMSs create logic models for each grantee to track performance on key outputs and outcomes related to their grants on a quarterly basis. Goals for each grantee vary based on their program model and target populations and are informed by the goals set in each provider’s competitively selected grant application. Performance on SNAP E&T national performance measures and state performance measures are reviewed as part of this process, and both participant and program performance are factored into option year 1/28/26, 11:03 AM State Plan DC FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-dcfy26stateplan//index.html 18/179