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Cost parity. Describe how the State agency ensures that costs charged to E&T do not exceed the costs charged for non-E&T participants. SNAP E&T providers are required to ensure that fees charged to SNAP E&T clients are identical to those charged to individuals not participating in SNAP E&T. This includes documenting in the client's case file that the amount billed to E&T clients matches the amount charged to non-SNAP E&T clients. Controls implemented by OK SNAP Works to guarantee cost parity involve comprehensive communication during provider onboarding regarding the utilization of SNAP E&T funds. Providers receive an FNS Employment and Training Toolkit containing specific guidelines for the E&T education component. During annual provider Management Evaluations (MEs), OK SNAP Works staff review tuition receipts to verify the amounts charged to SNAP E&T clients. They also examine provider course catalogs to confirm that tuition charged to non-E&T participants is equivalent to that charged to SNAP E&T clients. OK SNAP Works protocol ensures that E&T clients are not charged more than the general public for the same service. The OK SNAP Works Provider Handbook specifies, "If any of the educational services or activities are available to persons other than E&T participants, the costs charged to E&T must not exceed the costs charged for non-E&T participants." Providers furnish funding proof for participants through billing statements for both SNAP E&T participants and non-participants, which are then compared to the costs invoiced by the provider. Outcome Measure Describe the methodology for the outcome reporting measure. Include timeframes being reported (e.g. denominator and numerator) The number and percentage of program participants who received EPWRT and are in unsubsidized employment. Numerator will include total number of participants who received EPWRT and are in unsubsidized employment during the time frame of 10-01-2025 to 09-30-2026. Denominator will include total number of participants who participated in EPWRT during the time frame of 10-01-2025 to 09-30-2026. 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 78/156