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OPERATING BUDGET The regulations at 7 CFR 273.7(c)(6) outline State agencies must include an operating budget for the year. Complete all cost categories, as applicable. Note that the cost categories, outside of the contractual or county administered program line items, apply only to the State agency costs. The calculated values will automatically display upon selecting the Quick Save button. Direct Program and Admin Costs Non-Federal Share Federal Share Total Salary/Wages (State agency only) $161,628.02 $469,133.02 $630,761.04 List Full Time Equivalent (FTE) staff positions, percentage of time spent on the project, and average annual salary of each position. Example: E&T Manager - $60,000 * .50 FTE = $30,000; 5 E&T Counselors = $25,000 * 1.00 FTEs * 5 = $125,000. Program Administrator $86.688.16 *(.50 FTE) = $43.344.08, 2 Program Managers (1 FTE*$65,752.96) 1FTE*66,601.60) = $132,354.56, 3 Program Specialists-(1FTE*$52,628.16) + (1FTE *$50,573.12) + (1FTE*$49,460.32) = $205,289.76, 4 Workforce Coordinators (3FTE*$46,10.88) + (1FTE*$52,921.44) = $249.772.64, Program Coordinator (Business Services Representative)*1FTE = $52,628.16 $307,505 of the salaries is using the 100% federal funds - $161,628.02/$161,628.02 is using 50/50 federal. Non-Federal Share Federal Share Total Fringe Benefits $110,383.18 $110,383.18 $220,766.36 Explain how fringe benefits are calculated and clearly explain how the amount listed was determined. If charging fringe benefits to the E&T program, provide the approved fringe rates. 35% Fringe Benefits Non-Federal Share Federal Share Total Non-Capital Equipment $74,750.00 $74,750.00 $149,500.00 Describe non-capital equipment and supplies to be purchased with E&T funds. Annual cost of NEworks = $149,500. NEworks is Nebraska’s State Labor exchange, that is utilized by Nebraska’s Department of Labor programs and WIOA Title I programs. SNAP E&T utilizes NEworks for case management and federal performance reporting. 1/29/26, 9:15 AM State Plan NE FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-nefy26stateplan//index.html 152/159