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State Plan NM FY26 - Amendment 1 Page of 23 99 How frequently does the State agency monitor E&T providers’ program and fiscal operations? Daily Weekly Monthly Quarterly Bi-Annually Annually Other Explain the frequency at which the State agency monitors E&T providers’ program and fiscal operations. Invoices are monitored monthly, Case reviews are monitored quarterly and monthly (this is due to random cases being pulled monthly for review and the entire case load being reviewed quarterly), and Management Evaluations (MEs) are completed annually. 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). The state agency through the HCA SNAP E&T team, utilizes both direct and indirect monitoring methods to ensure program integrity, fiscal accountability, and compliance with federal, state, and contractual requirements, for example the SNAP E&T coordinators, review 16 cases per month are reviewed to ensure program integrity is maintained. Direct Monitoring The SNAP E&T team conducts at least one on-site monitoring visit annually for each contracted E&T provider. During the visit, program and case file reviews are completed to verify: Participant assessments Signed consent/release forms (if applicable) SNAP eligibility verification Individual Employment Plans (IEPs) Participant progress and case notes Reimbursements to participants