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and accuracy. Corrective action items are listed on the monitoring tool. The agency is given two weeks to update any action items. The monitoring tool and corrections are emailed between the agencies and the state staff and are kept on file. The DCBS Contract Performance Section conducts interim Performance Evaluations as required by Department for Procurement and Grant Oversight as a record of vendor’s performance regarding deliverables and invoicing during the contract year. The procurement team writes the monitor tool which is written based on regulations/guidelines set for in the contract. Program staff reviews and approves the monitoring tool. All contractors are provided copies of the Contract Monitoring Tools in advance of the appointment. Contract monitoring is conducted by desk review (document review) or on-site. The monitoring process will be uploaded to the accounting program eMars. 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 evaluates the performance of the providers in achieving the purpose of E&T by regularly monitoring cases, conduct meetings to discuss participation and outcomes, review the monthly reports and ask for success stories. The E&T outcome performance measures are collected & evaluated on annual basis. How frequently does the State agency evaluate the performance of providers in achieving the purpose of E&T? Daily Weekly Monthly Quarterly Bi-Annually Annually Other 1/29/26, 8:20 AM State Plan KY FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-kyfy26stateplan//index.html 17/142