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Describe how the State agency, intermediaries, and E&T providers share participant data and information. Include the names of any MIS systems (or other modes of communication) used. Partners do not have access to the internal system EPICS; any participant data and information shared or needed comes through the Program Manager as needed manually through spreadsheets, email communications, or phone calls. 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. N/A 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. DFS monitors participant activity on a monthly basis with CLIMB staff to ensure that the clients being served by CLIMB under this contract are actively approved for SNAP services. CLIMB also submits SNAP success stories on a regular basis. Additionally, CLIMB submits monthly financial invoices through a DFS approved template. DFS receives and reviews quarterly outcome reports that detail CLIMB component participation, program completion, and employment outcomes of participants. DFS and CLIMB also meet quarterly to share qualitative information and updates regarding the E&T program. DFS monitors participant activity on a monthly basis with DADS staff to ensure that clients are being served by DADS under this contact are actively approved for SNAP services. DADS submits financial invoices through a DFS approved template periodically throughout the contact period. DFS will monitor participant activity, component hours, and service engagement metrics on a monthly basis with ESGW staff to ensure that clients being served by ESGW under this contract are actively approved for SNAP services. ESGW will submit financial invoices through a DFS approved template periodically throughout the contact period. Additionally ESGW will provide quarterly outcome progress reports (e.g., job placements, credential completions), and barrier resolution tracking. Annually they will provide a comprehensive program performance review and financial reconciliation. Additionally, DFS conducts an annual Management Evaluation for fiscal and program operations for contractors providing E&T services. The annual Management Evaluation are as follows: CLIMB on odd years , DADS on even years, and ESGW on odd years. 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 15/110