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NCDHHS shares new policies, procedures, and other updates with intermediaries and other E&T partners through virtual and in-person quarterly meetings. Information is also disseminated via email, the MTAJ-NC website, and the internal SharePoint site. The State maintains an up-to-date email list of all MTAJ-NC partners. 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. NCDHHS and E&T partners share participant data and information through NCWorks (i.e., SNAP E&T activity) and NC FAST systems (i.e., FNS eligibility information). 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. As indicated above, the E&T related data including referrals, E&T activities, and case notes are stored in the NCWorks. The FNS eligibility information such as certification period, benefit amounts, and noncompliance data are stored on the NC FAST system. NCDHHS coordinates with the NCWorks (Geographic Solutions) and NC FAST teams to interface these systems. As of March 2024, the interface went live. 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. A review of the management of the FNS Employment and Training (E&T) Program will be conducted for participating county DSS offices along with their state contracted providers. Monitoring for the county and state-contracted partners will be conducted on a yearly basis as of FFY2025. If a state-contracted partner does not have any findings for FFY2025 they will transition to a risk assessment for the next FFY. If the risk assessment score is 50 or below, a full monitoring evaluation will be conducted within 60 days of the failed risk assessment. As long as the risk assessment is above 50, the MORE THAN A JOB NC Consultants will continue to monitor state contracted partner on via risk throughout the FFY. We are continuing to work on the actual rubric; the risk levels to are High Risk = 0-33; Medium Risk = 34-66; Low Risk = 67-100. The risk assessment will evaluate providers on several key areas throughout the program year, ensuring comprehensive monitoring and adherence to standards. The areas of evaluation include: • Compliance with Regulations and Policies: o Adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. o Compliance with organizational policies and procedures. • Staff Training and Competency: o Regular training and professional development for staff. o Assessment of staff qualifications and competencies. • Participant Satisfaction and Outcomes: o Tracking participant outcomes and success rates. • Resource Utilization: o Efficient use of resources, including time, money, and materials. o Avoidance of waste and optimization of resource allocation. • Stakeholder Engagement: o Engagement with key stakeholders, including funders, community partners, and participants. o Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders. • Performance Metrics and Reporting: o Regular reporting and analysis of performance data by the reports in NC Works. 1/29/26, 8:17 AM State Plan NC FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ncfy26stateplan//index.html 17/218