After Implementing Agencies submit plans, the State Agency can review IA plans and request changes. Each IA plan is reviewed separately.
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From the State plan Overview page, go to the navigation menu and select Review Implementing Agency Plans.
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The Review Implementing Agency Plans section lists each IA within the state. Click the arrow to view a list of modules for a specific IA plan.
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Click the Review button to examine data from a specific module.
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Review data is listed in different formats for each module:
a. Projects: To view details for each project, click the corresponding arrow. Click the Reviewed checkbox for each project.
b. Evaluations: To view details for each evaluation, click the corresponding arrow. Click the Reviewed checkbox for each evaluation.
c. Coordination & Collaboration: All details are listed on the review page.
d. Staffing and Budget: Initially, the Total Budget is listed. Click each tab to view budget details for direct costs, staffing, travel, and the budget narrative.
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Once all details within a module have been reviewed, click Mark as Reviewed.
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The Review IA Plans section appears, and the module is marked as reviewed.
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If the review of IA Plans reveals changes are needed within an IA plan, click Request Changes.
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A comment field appears. List changes needed or questions to answer. Then click Request Changes.
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Comments are emailed to all IA staff with access to the SNAP-Ed National PEARS system. The status of the IA plan is listed as Changes Requested.
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Once all modules within an IA plan have been reviewed and no additional changes are needed, click Approve.
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The Approve Plan window appears. Read the approval details and click Approve.
The IA Plan’s status is listed as Approved.
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Repeat steps 3-12 for each IA in the state. Review plan modules, request changes (as needed), and approve the plan.