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invoices, etc. The DSS SNAP E&T Administrator conducts at least two monitoring visits per fiscal year to evaluate E&T service delivery, fiscal and program operations, and participant tracking and case files. A monitoring tool is used to evaluate vendor performance and identify areas of non-compliance or areas that may benefit from a recommended change. DSS issues written notice of non-compliance to E&T providers that require the provider to develop corrective actions to fix the issue. DSS monitors corrective actions until they are completed and conducts follow-up monitoring to ensure the corrective actions are effective. The DSS SNAP E&T Administrator also performs indirect monitoring through monthly review of vendor invoices, financial documentation, and participation data. Each E&T provider must submit monthly invoices that include the names of SNAP participants, the activity they participated in, and any related charges or participant reimbursements. These invoices must include documentation verifying participation and actual costs. The invoices and backup documentation are checked against AWW to ensure only open SNAP participants are receiving E&T services and that costs comply with the vendor’s contract and E&T policy. Career Team, Delaware’s primary E&T provider, submits quarterly and annual participation data that is reviewed to monitor program operations and performance. Delaware also reviews the E&T program and financial operations through the State Management Evaluation process as required by FNS. 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). DSS evaluates the performance of SNAP E&T providers by requiring monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting used to measure participation rates and employment rates. The SNAP E&T Administrator will review participation rates quarterly with SNAP E&T providers. DSS also uses the national E&T reporting measures and state priorities to evaluate if the E&T providers are achieving the purpose of SNAP E&T. SNAP E&T outcome expectations and reporting measures are incorporated into the contracts for all SNAP E&T providers. 1/28/26, 11:01 AM State Plan DE FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-defy26stateplan//index.html 18/96