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o outcomes o agency partnerships; and o training and support needs • Observation of SNAP E&T activities • Meeting and interviewing a SNAP Path to Work participant, if possible. If not possible, providers are asked to provide one or two client testimonials or success stories • PSI audit to ensure that the provider has maintained copies of signed PSI forms as required and that the signature dates and other information match the information that was entered on PATH. The fiscal review (led by UMass Chan staff) includes: • Meeting with SNAP E&T fiscal staff to discuss, among other things: o funding sources o planned use of SNAP E&T reimbursement funds o accounts payable system o invoicing process o cost allocation plan o methodology for split-charging costs to various grants and/or budget categories o file storage; and o training and support needs • Examination of SNAP E&T related financial documents. In preparation for the review, provider organizations are sent a list of questions that will be asked during the visit; this ensures that the right people will participate in the review and that the necessary information will be available. Provider organizations are also asked to upload the following information to the UMass Chan SFTS system at least 3 business days prior to the review: • The organization’s values/mission statement and an agency overview • Outreach materials (program information/marketing materials) • Organizational chart • Program curriculum materials • Attendance policy for participants • Discrimination and grievance policies for both staff and participants • The organization’s most current annual audit report; and • Claim back-up documentation for FFY__, Quarter___ With input from the DTA E&T Specialist who participated in the review, UMass Chan SNAP E&T Program Coordinators compile and analyze information collected during the review and advise DTA of its findings. UMass Chan and DTA work closely with SNAP Path to Work providers performing below established standards. Performance improvement measures may include training, more frequent reviews, corrective actions, probation, and contract termination. A letter is sent advising the provider of the results of the review and any recommendations or corrective actions that will be implemented. 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). SNAP Path to Work providers are asked to record the following outcomes* on PATH as they become known to them: • E&T participant secures new employment • E&T participant is promoted • E&T participant obtains a certification or license • E&T participant obtains a degree/equivalency or achieves an education level • Other achievements, success stories and client testimonials (optional) 1/29/26, 8:19 AM State Plan MA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mafy26stateplan//index.html 27/167