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The risk assessment will evaluate providers’ performance in several key areas during the fiscal year, ensuring comprehensive monitoring and adherence to program standards. The assessment content and scoring rubric are in the process of being finalized. Risk level will be determined using the following ranges: High Risk = 0- 33, Medium Risk = 34-66, Low Risk = 67-100. If the risk assessment score is 50 or above, a full management evaluation will be conducted within 60 days of the failed risk assessment. We will offer technical assistance to providers for all non-compliance. If the risk assessment score is above 50, the MTAJ-NC Consultants will continue to monitor the provider via risk assessment annually. The State reserves the right to conduct a full management evaluation (ME) of any provider or county for cause at any time. Risk assessment 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. • Innovation and Improvement: o Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement in program delivery. o Implementing feedback on best practices. 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 4/218