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The agency will utilize the MAVERICS, CaseMod, Smartsheet and Mississippi 's Accountability to Government Information and Collaboration (MAGIC), the fiscal management system, to collect and track E&T data for the SNAP E&T program. 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. DWDPM provides technical assistance, program oversight, and conduct programmatic reviews for Skills2Work (S2W) partners via phone, written correspondence, digital media, and on-site visits. The purpose is to ensure each partners’ programs are functioning within the guidelines of SNAP E&T policy and adhering to the terms as set forth in the Scopes of Work and Budget Narratives within the Subgrant Agreements between MDHS and the partners. Designated DWDPM Programmatic staff conduct a random sampling review of participant files; each file is tested for compliance and authenticity. After the completion of the review, DWDPM submits a detailed letter to the partner noting and/or identifying program areas of concern, if any. If findings are sited, the partner has thirty (30) days to respond with a corrective action plan, if applicable. DWDPM’s fiscal team conducts random sampling of SNAP E&T partners’ claims for compliance, transactional allowability and also provides technical assistance. MDHS’ Division of Monitoring within the Office of Compliance conducts yearly fiscal and scaled programmatic visits for each sub-grantee on site and/or via desk review. 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). DWDPM provides training and technical assistance to both EAE staff and S2W partners throughout the year. The DWDPM field staff conducts monitoring visits to assess the programmatic operations of partner programs to ensure compliance with E&T regulations. Suggestions on improvement are provided, and invited, as deemed appropriate. E&T participant activities are tracked, monitored and maintained in CaseMod. Reports are generated monthly from CaseMod help to provide an overview of the partner’s efficacy in 1/29/26, 8:18 AM State Plan MS FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-msfy26stateplan//index.html 19/104