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Once an individual is identified as a SNAP E&T enrolled participant and the information/assignment is entered into the Ohio Benefits system, a document is generated and mailed via the U.S. Postal Service (or emailed) to the provider with the individual’s information and assignment details. Additionally, there is a provider portal where providers can log in to view the same information and enter failures that the county agency can then view. However, the provider portal is an optional tool and not all providers and county agencies use this. Ohio is continuing to make enhancements to the provider portal to make it a more robust tool and communication avenue between providers and county agencies. This will also aid in county agency data reporting needs. 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. Based on the information entered during the interview to screen for exemptions, the eligibility system automatically determines individuals who are subject to work registration or the time-limited ABAWD requirement. Ohio Benefits also houses comprehensive assessment appointment scheduling, barriers, issues the written notice of consolidated work requirements and identifies the assignment type, date, and hours for the individual and tracks provider determinations. 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. CCAP The State manages the contract with the two community colleges participating in CCAP. Our contracts area is responsible for monitoring invoices and ensuring requested reimbursement amounts matches allowed costs. This is based on a line-item budget that was submitted by each college at the start of the program. Unallowable SNAP E&T costs will not be reimbursed. State SNAP policy staff also review the colleges’ plans and MOUs with the counties to ensure they are following SNAP E&T rules. Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) CEO is responsible for working with individuals in Cuyahoga, Franklin and Hamilton counties recently released from felony incarceration gain skills or training necessary to increase their employability by doing the following: • provide education and training necessary for individuals to obtain and retain employment • analyze job readiness • offer transitional job positions providing paid real-world work experience paired with training and feedback • work with local businesses to find suitable positions • provide job placement services The State manages the contract with CEO. Our contracts area is responsible for monitoring invoices and ensuring requested reimbursement matches allowed costs. This is based on a line-item budget that was submitted at the start of the program. Unallowable SNAP E&T costs will not be reimbursed. County Agencies The State agency requires county budget information on programmatic costs, including amounts for vendors and partners. The State provided trainings to counties identifying areas that need to be included in contracts. 1/29/26, 9:30 AM State Plan OH FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ohfy26stateplan//index.html 20/121