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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 OK SNAP Works team operates independently from the SNAP Certification and Policy Units and is responsible for the administration of the State’s SNAP E&T program. The team is comprised of a Program Manager V, a Program Manager III, and 5 Program Field Representatives (PFRs). Together, they develop and refine SNAP E&T policy, conduct training for Eligibility Workers, monitor and manage provider contracts, and ensure timely and accurate completion of federal reporting requirements, including the FNS-583 and the annual State Plan. The PFRs also manage program correspondence, monitor 8% exemptions, and coordinate outreach to recruit new providers. E&T program administration is centralized at the State level. There are no separate E&T units at the county level, and the program remains structurally separate from the SNAP Certification and Policy Units. How does the E&T unit coordinate and communicate on an ongoing basis with the units responsible for certification policy? To strengthen communication between SNAP E&T and the SNAP certification unit, a recent reorganization placed both programs under the same Deputy Director and Program Administrator. This structural alignment has enhanced collaboration and improved the flow of information between the two units. Both programs fall under the Adult and Family Services division, which continues to utilize the Legislative Liaison to support consistent policy interpretation and application. As of May 27, 2025, staff from both programs have returned to full-time, in-office work. This shift has further facilitated regular interaction, allowing teams to collaborate more easily and remain aligned on program needs. Ongoing coordination occurs through a variety of channels, including in-person meetings, email communications, and Microsoft Teams chat. These frequent touchpoints help ensure timely updates, consistent messaging, and a unified approach to service delivery. Describe the State's relationships and communication with intermediaries or E&T providers. The State maintains ongoing, collaborative relationships with its SNAP E&T providers and intermediary that support program operations. Communication is structured, frequent, and both proactive and responsive. Regular check-ins, training sessions, and technical assistance calls are held to ensure providers are well- informed about federal and state policy changes, reporting requirements, invoicing procedures, and best practices for participant engagement. 1/29/26, 9:31 AM State Plan OK FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-okfy26stateplan//index.html 17/156