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ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS State agencies are required to include information on the organizational relationship between the units responsible for certification and the units operating the E&T components, including units of the statewide workforce development system, if available. For the purposes of the questions below, E&T providers are considered to include units of the statewide workforce development system. FNS is specifically interested in ensuring that the lines of communication are efficient and that, if applicable, noncompliance with mandatory E&T is reported to the certification unit within 10 working days after the noncompliance occurs, per 7 CFR 273.7(c)(4). State agencies must also include information on the relationship between the State agency and other organizations it plans to coordinate with for the provision of services. The following questions are about how the E&T program is structured in your State agency. Indicate which division within the SNAP State agency is responsible for the E&T program. (i.e. establishes E&T policy, contracts for E&T services, monitors providers). For example, explain if the E&T program unit is separate from the SNAP certification unit, and if there are separate E&T units at the county level. The state E&T program is directly administered and supervised at the state level by NJDOL. NJDHS’s DFD establishes all policies regarding SNAP E&T, and is responsible for disseminating policy guidance and training to NJDOL and the local CSSAs. In collaboration with DHS, the NJDOL is responsible for establishing E&T procedural guidelines for policy implementation, which are disseminated to WDBs, OSCCs and third-party providers. Additionally, NJDOL oversees contracts, performance, and provides monitoring/on- going technical assistance to WDBs and third-party providers. The E&T program unit is separate from the SNAP certification unit. How does the E&T unit coordinate and communicate on an ongoing basis with the units responsible for certification policy? Coordination and communication regarding policy and procedures between SNAP E&T and the larger SNAP occur frequently through emails and regular meetings held between NJDHS’s DFD and NJDOL. Representatives from PrOps (including SNAP E&T) meet with NJDHS’s DFD’s Office of Policy and Legal Affairs (POLAR) to keep all members advised of trends and changes. Describe the State's relationships and communication with intermediaries or E&T providers. NJDOL coordinates with NJDHS’s DFD to explore ways for further data collection in support of performance measurements aligned with federal guidelines and to maximize alignment with WIOA as much as possible. NJDHS’s DFD and NJDOL conduct frequent meetings on policy updates and maintain constant communication regarding program operations. Means of communication with WDBs and CSSAs are conducted regularly via Team/Zoom meetings and/or in person. AOSOS is the system of record for E&T services, offering streamlined opportunities for shared case management and shared service strategies. Beginning with Program Year 2025, NJDOL and the SETC will work with our LWDBs to set specific targets for co- enrollment across WFNJ and WIOA Title I Adult services. This offers our system an opportunity to expand and increase the success of low-income individuals in gaining access to career pathway opportunities and ultimately, “good jobs.” Additionally, NJDOL will continue to support integration of WIOA and WFNJ/SNAP services within OSCC by providing more guidance on alignment of policy, data, and systems at the state level. NJDOL will continue to develop and build joint policies and monitoring systems – for both programmatic and fiscal activities, as well as align WFNJ/SNAP employment and training services with WIOA activities 1/29/26, 9:17 AM State Plan NJ FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-njfy26stateplan//index.html 24/116