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Montana SNAP E&T Coordinator conducts management and fiscal evaluation reviews of at least three local SNAP E&T program sites and SNAP E&T contractor per fiscal year, either in person or virtually as the environment allows. During the program review, the Montana SNAP E&T Coordinator notifies Maximus in writing at least 30 days in advance of an in person or virtual site review. SNAP E&T Coordinator does an annual review of SNAP E&T providers’ case records reviews, interviews with participants, provider staff, eligibility staff, and other community partners using a standardize questionnaire. Fiscal reviews may be conducted separately and use a Fiscal Monitoring Tool and a random selection of invoices with backup documentation. A written report is provided to the provider within 60 days of the review, regarding areas of commendation, improvement and any corrective actions is provided to the contractor after the review is complete. Contractor is given the opportunity to respond and provide corrective action plans 30 days after receipt of receiving the Program and/or Fiscal monitoring reports. The SNAP E&T Coordinator also monitors all monthly invoices sent by Maximus. The E&T Coordinator selects cases to be reviewed for accuracy in CHIMES and TuaPath. Also, all supportive services reported to the monthly invoice are reviewed in CHIMES making sure the participant receiving the reimbursement is open for SNAP during the invoice month. If any discrepancies are found the E&T Coordinator returns the invoice to Maximus and Maximus resubmits a corrected invoice if necessary. 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). Montana evaluates the number of participants served and number of participants that participate in SNAP E&T that gain employment. Montana also evaluates five indicators: • 14-day Job Placement • Job Retention 180 Days • Job Advancement 180 Days • Post Secondary Completion • Completion of GED/HiSET 1/29/26, 8:17 AM State Plan MT FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mtfy26stateplan//index.html 19/103