Located in:
- Employment and Training Programs Under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Programs Authorized Under Section 6(d)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2015(d)(4)))
- a. General RequirementsThe State agency must prepare and submit an Employment and Training (E&T) Plan to its appropriate Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Regional Office. The E&T Plan must be available for public inspection at the State agency headquarters. A State agency may include its plan for the SNAP E&T program in a Combined Plan under WIOA but will require FNS approval prior to implementation and must continue to make a copy of the plan available for public inspection. If a State includes SNAP E&T in a Combined Plan under WIOA, the State agency will detail the following for each year covered by the Combined Plan:
- a. General Requirements
a. 2. AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR WITH AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF OPERATION FOR EACH FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR COVERED BY THE COMBINED PLAN. ANY STATE AGENCY THAT REQUESTS 50 PERCENT FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR STATE AGENCY E&T ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, OTHER THAN FOR PARTICIPANT REIMBURSEMENTS, MUST INCLUDE IN ITS PLAN, OR AMENDMENTS TO ITS PLAN, AN ITEMIZED LIST OF ALL ACTIVITIES AND COSTS Page 280 FOR WHICH THOSE FEDERAL FUNDS WILL BE CLAIMED, INCLUDING THE COSTS FOR CASE MANAGEMENT AND CASEWORK TO FACILITATE THE TRANSITION FROM ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH WORK. COSTS IN EXCESS OF THE FEDERAL GRANT WILL BE ALLOWED ONLY WITH THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF FNS AND MUST BE ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED TO ASSURE THAT THEY ARE NECESSARY, REASONABLE AND PROPERLY ALLOCATED. A STATE MUST SUBMIT A PLAN AMENDMENT TO REQUEST BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO PLANNED IMPLEMENTATION;
Current Narrative:
The Arkansas SNAP E&T Program is jointly funded by the federal and state governments. The State intends to contract with the local adult education centers, vocational schools and community colleges to operate the SNAP E&T Program.
Use of Funds: The Arkansas Department of Human Services, SNAP E&T Program will use E&T Program funds to serve participants classified as ABAWDs and other work registrants who volunteer to participate in the E&T Program.
Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2016
| Components | ARDHS Contractor 100% Funds | Goodwill & 50/50 Direct | Goodwill Admin & Personnel | DHS 50Fed/50St Trans. Reimb. | DCO Admin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Job Search .16 + Goodwill .05 | 122,542 | 48,333 | 15,453 | 32,000 | 12,818 | 231,146 |
| Job Search Training .20 + Goodwill .10 | 153,178 | 88,000 | 30,906 | 40,000 | 16,022 | 328,106 |
| Employment Counseling .24 + Goodwill .10 | 183,813 | 86,000 | 30,906 | 48,000 | 19,227 | 367,946 |
| Job Club .13 + Goodwill .03 | 99,656 | 29,333 | 9,272 | 26,000 | 10,414 | 174,585 |
| GED/Remedial Education .04 + Goodwill .06 | 30,636 | 49,333 | 18,544 | 8,000 | 3,204 | 109,717 |
| Basic Skills .06 & Occupational Skills .11 + Goodwill .49 | 84,248 | 445,500 | 151,440 | 22,000 | 8,812 | 712,000 |
| OJT .02 + Goodwill .06 | 15,318 | 50,000 | 18,544 | 4,000 | 1,602 | 89,464 |
| Job Retention .08 + Goodwill .03 | 61,271 | 30,000 | 9,272 | 16,000 | 6,409 | 122,952 |
| Vocational Training .02 + Goodwill .02 | 15,318 | 16,667 | 6,181 | 4,000 | 1,602 | 43,768 |
| ESL Goodwill .01 | 0 | 4,500 | 3,091 | 0 | 0 | 7,591 |
| Work Experience .00 + Goodwill .05 | 0 | 50,000 | 15,453 | 0 | 0 | 65,453 |
| Total | 765,888 | 897,667 | 309,062 | 200,000 | 80,110 | 2,252,727 |
Total Component Costs - 974,808
Overall State Agency Operational Cost - 71,190
Total State E&T Cost - 1,045,998
Planned Fiscal Year Costs of the State E&T Program by Category of Funding for SFY 2016
| FUNDING CATEGORY | Approved SFY 2015 Budget | Proposed SFY 2016 Budget |
|---|---|---|
| 1. 100 Percent Federal E&T Grant H4X | 774,578 | 765,888 |
| 2. Share of $20 Million ABAWD Grant (if applicable) | - | - |
| 3. Participant Expenses: | - | - |
| a. Transportation/Other (Job Retention) H6X | 208,310 | 200,000 |
| 50% Federal | 104,155 | 100,000 |
| 50% State | 104,155 | 100,000 |
| b. 50% FNS/50% Contractors (Goodwill) | - | 1,206,729 |
| 50% FNS | - | 603,365 |
| 50% Contractor | - | 603,364 |
| 4. Total E&T Program Costs (1+2+3a+3b=4) | 982,888 | 2,172,617 |
| 5. 100% State Agency Operational Costs | 94,331 | 80,110 |
| 6. Total Fiscal Year Allocation | 1,077,219 | 2,252,727 |
| Total Federal | 1,077,219 | 910,403 |
| Total State | 135,595 | |
| Total FY16 Grant | 1,045,998 | |
| Goodwill | 1,206,729 | |
| Total Budget | 2,252,727 |
Exhibit 1: E&T Program Federal/State Financial Participation Categories
| Activities | Financial Participation |
|---|---|
| E&T administrative costs under Section 16; including workfare if it is part of the E&T Plan. | 100% Federal funding 50% FNS/50% Contractor |
| E&T administrative costs which exceed the 100% unmatched Federal funding. | 50% Federal and 50% State funding 50% FNS/50% Contractor |
| Participant reimbursement for expenses incurred in order to participate in the E&T Program. | 50% Federal and 50% State funding up to the State limit per month per participant for transportation costs and other costs up to the actual cost or the Statewide limit, whichever is lowest. Expenses above these amounts per month do not receive Federal reimbursement. The State will not provide reimbursement for dependent care costs. |