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Job Placements The State will continue to enhance the STEP Portal to enable additional tracking and storage of SNAP E&T- related data. 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. The State conducts management evaluations annually with Providers, subcontractors, and intermediaries. However, new Providers are exempt from a rated management evaluation in the first year. New Providers must participate in onboarding training, bi-monthly technical assistance meetings, site visits, and periodic desk and fiscal reviews throughout the year. The State uses the SNAP Works Management Evaluation (ME) Guide. The State reviews the Provider's files related to their participation in the program, which include, but are not limited to, contractual agreements, participant case record data, invoices with supporting documents, subcontracts, informational messaging, and fiscal management reviews. Site visits are conducted as needed to review providers' training locations, classes, customer interactions, and other relevant aspects. 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 State conducts site visits to ensure the participants receive adequate training and support. The site visits include monitoring, training, and interactions with participants by providers. The State ensures that providers address participants’ barriers and needs by offering support services that are appropriate and necessary for participation. The State will also meet with providers quarterly to discuss their performance outcomes, ensuring they are on track to reach their goals. The State evaluates partners' performance in achieving the purpose of SNAP E&T by analyzing component and program completion rates, as well as employment attainment. 1/28/26, 11:19 AM State Plan GA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-gafy26stateplan//index.html 16/108