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Describe how the State agency shares new policies, procedures, or other information with the intermediary or other E&T provider. New policies, procedures, and other information are sent via email and discussed in status update meeting when needed. 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. The primary communication for new partners will be done through phone, email, and Microsoft Teams. To manage participants and check program eligibility, a shared spreadsheet or data table will be used and updated at a minimum of once a month. Meetings will be conducted as needed to communicate any program changes, implementation questions, or invoicing issues. 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. The DSS does not use an MIS system to communicate with contracted providers. 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. The agency conducts meetings with each third-party partner and will conduct meetings with new partners to discuss program issues, share information and collaborate. Each partner is required to complete and submit monthly invoicing and documentation which are reviewed, and any questions are resolved by the Division prior to payment. These invoices are reviewed by multiple DSS staff to ensure accurate invoicing and payment. The Division responds to questions related to federal and state rules and regulations covering SNAPET program policies and appropriate expenditures, provides verification of SNAPET eligibility, monitors the implementation of SNAPET components and performance outcomes, provides technical assistance, upon request from the sub-grantee and maintains close communication via email and phone throughout the year. The DSS Audits unit conducts monitors for SNAPET grantees once every 3 years unless there are findings during the monitor. In FFY2026, SNAPET grantees who receive funding and have not had a monitor in the prior three will be subject to a monitor. In FFY 2026, Nevada is planning to complete program monitoring with contacted providers in addition to the monitors conducted by our Audits unit. These monitors will review the program elements based on the contracts to ensure compliance, discuss outcomes, and look for areas of improvement. 1/29/26, 9:18 AM State Plan NV FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-nvfy26stateplan//index.html 16/77