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COMPLIANCE ADDENDUM OVERVIEW The purpose of the State Plan Compliance Addendum is to ensure approval of compliant SNAP E&T State Plans and increase accountability for FNS and State staff in working towards actionable timelines. FNS must address compliance issues found in the SNAP E&T State Plan during the State Plan review process with State agencies and should address all possible compliance issues before October 1, to allow for timely approval of the State plan. If the State agency indicates that the compliance issue(s) identified in the State Plan cannot be remedied before October 1, the State Plan Compliance Addendum must be completed by FNS and the State agency. The Addendum becomes part of the approved E&T State Plan and details the steps and timeline States will use to come into compliance with the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended (FNA), SNAP regulations, and FNS guidance. Therefore, the Addendum is subject to review by FNS during the Management Evaluation (ME) process. The State agency's failure to comply with the action steps and timeline specified in the Addendum may be subject to corrective action under the ME process and carry over into next year's Compliance Addendum. COMPLIANCE ISSUE: CONSULTATION WITH STATE ITO'S Select the relevant State Plan section. Program Operations Provide a description of the compliance issue, including regulatory citations. The State agency has failed to consult with the State ITO's. 7CFR 272.2(b) and 272(e)(7) Steps State will take to meet requirement Projected Completion Date Actual Completion Date Louisiana anticipates scheduling future consultations with each of the tribes represented and other federally recognized Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) in Louisiana. Potential upcoming consultations may include: Tribal listening sessions (in-person or virtual) with each tribe to solicit feedback on the FY 2026 State Plan, discuss local workforce needs, and co-design potential SNAP E&T service models tailored for tribal communities. Joint workshops between SNAP E&T staff and tribal program administrators to review the E&T Handbook, align expectations, and address administrative or cost-sharing concerns. Technical assistance sessions to help tribes assess the feasibility of participating as E&T service providers or partners, including financial modeling, staffing, and infrastructure needs. Periodic status updates or check-ins after plan implementation phases, to allow tribes to raise concerns early, propose mid-course corrections, and collaborate on performance monitoring. 06/30/2026 1/29/26, 8:19 AM State Plan LA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-lafy26stateplan//index.html 115/115