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application, re-evaluation, and change reporting. E&T referrals are generated in IBES and transmitted to ETS. Participant E&T requirements and compliance status are also recorded in IBES. 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. Direct monitoring includes annual site visits (in person or virtual) with each third-party provider. These visits allow us to review operations, verify compliance, and discuss challenges and areas for improvement. Indirect monitoring is conducted monthly through the review of required reports, rosters, and invoices submitted by each provider. State E&T staff check these documents to confirm that SNAP-eligible participants are actively engaged in services and that participation, compliance, and outcomes are reported accurately and on time. Fiscal oversight also includes monthly invoice reviews prior to payment and an annual review of each partner’s budget to ensure fiscal practices align with SNAP E&T requirements and remain current. As the contracted administrator of Idaho’s SNAP E&T program, Maximus undergoes formal contract monitoring twice a year—once in the spring and once in the fall. In addition, the Department conducts monthly case file reviews and monthly invoice reviews, validating data submitted by Maximus against information recorded in ETS, IBES, and associated documentation. Through routine engagement and ongoing communication with Maximus and third-party partners, the Department regularly evaluates program operations and provider actions to ensure alignment with expectations and federal requirements, identify issues early, and provide technical support as needed. 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 Department evaluates provider performance by reviewing participation and program outcome data monthly. For third-party partners, data submitted is entered into ETS and used to generate reports tracking participation, component completion, and progress toward employment-related goals. This information is reviewed to assess whether services are effectively supporting participants in gaining skills, training, and experience that enhance employability and align with workforce needs. For Maximus, the Department assesses performance using ETS data to review the timeliness and 1/28/26, 11:54 AM State Plan ID FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-idfy26stateplan//index.html 22/100