Narrative: c. 4. A.

The state continues to develop cooperative and coordinative relationships among State administered SCSEP, program operators and national sponsors. The state and national sponsors have made every effort to correct any equitable distribution slot imbalances. At the State level, cooperative relationships have been developed with all Title V national sponsors operating in Minnesota. This includes Experience Works, Senior Service of America and the National Indian Council on Aging.

Regular meetings and telephone conversations are held to discuss mutual concerns, develop an equitable distribution plan and take into consideration all factors that may impede the equitable distribution of slots. Activities are also coordinated with the State Board on Aging, Job Service and WIOA administrators. In all cases, additional slots will be allocated to underserved counties of the state. By the same token, any slot reductions will come from over–served counties of the state.

Minnesota does not have an imbalance of slots at this time. If an imbalance does occur, the state will negotiate with counties impacted by the imbalance and transfer slots from one to another to ensure the Equitable Distribution Table remains accurate.