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requirements, and facilitate peer learning opportunities. New policies are also disseminated to providers in policy memorandums transmitted via email. Describe how the State agency, intermediaries, and E&T providers share participant data and information. Include the names of any MIS systems (or other modes of communication) used. Maryland’s SNAP Eligibility Workers (EW) screen applicants for work registration requirements in the Eligibility and Enrollment (E&E) system. The E&E system has an automated interface with WORKS, which is DHS' employment and training case management system. Daily, E&E transmits work registrants’ information into WORKS. EWs use WORKS to refer work registrants to SNAP E&T programs. Frontline SNAP E&T staff (LDSS and Third-Party Partners) enter employment and training activities that clients are engaged in WORKS. WORKS then communicates work activities participation to E&E. If the State uses a MIS system, describe the E&T related data that is tracked and stored in those systems (e.g. referrals, noncompliance with program requirements, provider determination, etc.), and whether the system(s) interact with each other. Maryland uses E&E system to process SNAP applications and determine eligibility. Participants are screened for work registration as part of the SNAP certification process. E&E transmits data of all individuals screened as work registrants into the WORKS, a workforce development case management system. Eligibility workers and Third-Party Providers use WORKS to track participant activities. E&E keeps record of applications, redeterminations, case notes/records, and case files uploaded by the eligibility workers. WORKS tracks referrals and participant activities. WORKS transmits compliance data and attendance to E&E which triggers notices in E&E regarding non-compliance. 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. The SNAP E&T team conducts annual Technical Assistance (TA) visits with the partners. During these visits, the team discusses program goals/progress made towards goals as well as barriers; outreach and referrals; staffing changes/challenges; expenditures and billing; and contract compliance. Additionally, the SNAP E&T Team reviews case files, ensures that files are kept in locked or secured locations, reviews financial status to ensure funds are being expended appropriately and in accordance to FNS guidelines, observes classes/instruction time, contracts for subcontractors, and audits. Each TA visit also includes a tour of facilities to ensure safety and ADA compliance (including non-discrimination posters and websites to ensure appropriate non-discrimination language is present). 1/29/26, 11:10 AM State Plan MD FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mdfy26stateplan//index.html 13/298