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basis through the submission and review of Participation Activity Sheets (PAS) in Ergo, which strengthens accountability and supports real-time tracking of participant activity and outcomes. 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). SNAP Works assesses the performance of our contracted E&T providers through thorough management evaluations. These evaluations track participants' progress toward important milestones, such as completing a program, achieving vocational training certificates, or securing full-time employment. They also ensure the accuracy of reported information through monthly participation sheets. Monthly reports from SNAP E&T providers showcase participants' strides in education, training, and employment, highlighting their achievements in earning certificates, completing graduations, gaining and sustaining employment. Participant outcomes are reported on the closure of each case, and if successful, in the outcomes section of the monthly PAS report. In addition to management evaluations and monitoring provider performance, the State measures the effectiveness of the SNAP E&T program by tracking participant outcomes over time. This includes analyzing federal reporting measures such as unsubsidized employment in the 2nd and 4th quarters after participation, median quarterly wages, and the rate of participants completing education, training, or work-based learning components. OK SNAP Works also reviews longitudinal data from the National Directory of New Hires (NDNH) and state wage records to assess both employment attainment and retention. These measures allow the State to evaluate whether participants are gaining the skills and support needed to transition to sustained employment. How frequently does the State agency evaluate the performance of providers in achieving the purpose of E&T? Daily Weekly Monthly Quarterly Bi-Annually Annually Other 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 21/156