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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 Economic Security Division within the Department of Family Services is responsible for the SNAP E&T Program. The SNAP Program Manager is responsible for establishing Employment and Training (E&T) policies, contracting for E&T services, monitoring providers, and handling provider determinations and re- referrals. This role also includes administering and overseeing the SNAP E&T Program through regular communication with granting entities and careful review of financial and program outcome reports. Furthermore, the Program Manager assists CLIMB, DADS and ESGW in effectively partnering with local DFS offices for referrals and access to benefits. It is important to note that eligibility workers, not E&T staff, are responsible for making referrals and other eligibility determinations. How does the E&T unit coordinate and communicate on an ongoing basis with the units responsible for certification policy? The Program Management Team coordinates changes and policy procedures to implement training for eligibility workers, vendors if needed, and other partners that service E&T participants through channels such as email clarifications, structured training, and/or in scheduled meetings. Describe the State's relationships and communication with intermediaries or E&T providers. The SNAP Program Manager meets with E&T vendors, CLIMB, DADS, and ESGW for quarterly meetings at a minimum. This is in addition to having email and phone communication regarding policy changes and other issues affecting the work being done under this contract. The program manager and E&T vendors communicate participant data and information shared through spreadsheets, and email communications. Describe how the State agency shares new policies, procedures, or other information with the intermediary or other E&T provider. The SNAP Program Manager communicates new policies, procedures, or other information with other E&T providers via email with follow up meetings if needed for clarification. 1/29/26, 10:32 AM State Plan WY FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-wyfy26stateplan//index.html 14/110