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exemption or if they need to receive services from another SkillUP provider. If they need services from another provider, FSD and OWCI coordinate on determining the appropriate provider. The provider case notes this in MoJobs, 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 OWCI monitoring team conducts programmatic monitoring. The team first conducts a risk assessment to develop a plan to monitor the most at-risk agencies first, followed by the remaining agencies on a rotation, at minimum every two years. The team reviews specified case files for compliance including assessments, employability plans, case notes, entry of components, etc. The programmatic monitoring also includes interviewing staff, clients, and management. If there are any findings, the agency is put on a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) and is required to update and fix those findings. OWCI program staff follow-up to ensure the agency is updating or correcting any findings going forward. DSS contracts with Public Consultant Group (PCG) for fiscal monitoring. This includes reviewing compliance of expenditures, cost allocation methodology, and compliance with state and federal statutes, guidance, and regulations. How frequently does the State agency monitor E&T providers’ program and fiscal operations? Daily Weekly Monthly Quarterly Bi-Annually Annually Other Explain the frequency at which the State agency monitors E&T providers’ program and fiscal operations. SkillUP providers are monitored based on a risk assessment every other year. 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). After the initial monitoring, OWCI follows up to ensure the steps outlined in the CAP are completed, if applicable. Success stories, wage data, and enrollment reports aid in evaluation of performance to determine if providers have successfully assisted individuals in gaining skills, training, work, or experience. In addition, OWCI reviews 583 reports, holds regular meetings to ensure collaboration and best practices, and regularly 1/29/26, 8:18 AM State Plan MO FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mofy26stateplan//index.html 19/226