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OPERATING BUDGET The regulations at 7 CFR 273.7(c)(6) outline State agencies must include an operating budget for the year. Complete all cost categories, as applicable. Note that the cost categories, outside of the contractual or county administered program line items, apply only to the State agency costs. The calculated values will automatically display upon selecting the Quick Save button. Direct Program and Admin Costs Non-Federal Share Federal Share Total Salary/Wages (State agency only) $50,788.00 $132,009.00 $182,797.00 List Full Time Equivalent (FTE) staff positions, percentage of time spent on the project, and average annual salary of each position. Example: E&T Manager - $60,000 * .50 FTE = $30,000; 5 E&T Counselors = $25,000 * 1.00 FTEs * 5 = $125,000. The salary/wages costs include staff allocations of: One E&T Program Manager (IMW6):100% X $87,900.00 = $87,900.00 E&T Program Manager (IMW6): 60% X $93,271.00 = $55,963.00 One E&T Eligibility Specialist (IMW2)-:50% X $70,032.00 = $35,016.00 One - E&T systems BA(IMW6) 4.2% X $93,271.00 = $3,918.00 Total $182,795.98 (Rounded to $182,797.00) Non-Federal Share Federal Share Total Fringe Benefits $37,624.00 $37,624.00 $75,248.00 Explain how fringe benefits are calculated and clearly explain how the amount listed was determined. If charging fringe benefits to the E&T program, provide the approved fringe rates. HHS does not have an approved fringe benefit rate. The fringe benefit amount is based on employee specific benefits selection. One E&T Program Manager (IMW6):100% X 39,431. = $39,431.00 E&T Program Manager (IMW6): 60% X $27,722. = $ 16,633.20 One E&T Eligibility Specialist (IMW2): 50% X $36,038. = $ 18,019.00 One - E&T systems BA(IMW6) : 4.2 % X $27,723.= $ 1,1644.37 Total: $ 75,247.50 (Rounded to $75,248.00) Fringe benefit costs for HHS administration included in salary calculation. Non-Federal Share Federal Share Total Non-Capital Equipment $52,075.00 $52,075.00 $104,150.00 Describe non-capital equipment and supplies to be purchased with E&T funds. 1/28/26, 11:53 AM State Plan IA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-iafy26stateplan//index.html 98/105