For Service Providers

There are standards and rules that must be used by independent auditors conducting compliance examinations of Extended Employment (EE) services provided and reported under contracts with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). These standards also apply to organizations that, with the permission of DEED, subcontract with contractors of DEED for extended employment services.

EE programs are required to achieve and maintain the highest levels of service standards and accountability and must maintain national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), the premier standard-setting and accrediting body in the United States for vocational rehabilitation programs.

The Minnesota Administrative Rules Chapter 3300 govern the Extended Employment program.

Compliance Audit Forms and Documents

The following Compliance Audit documents are available for download:

• 2025 Compliance Audit Standards and Instructions
• Appendix A - Management Assertion Letter - SFY 2025
• Appendix B - Independent Auditor Report - SFY 2025
• Appendix C - Schedule of Questioned Hours and Wages - SFY 2025
• Appendix D - 2025 Audit Standards Checklist - SFY 2025
• Appendices E, F, G - SFY 2025 Audit Compliance Reconciliation Form
• Appendix H - SFY 2025 Audit Requirements
• Appendix L: Sample EE and MA Waiver Disclosure Form

SFY 2026 Application

See our Grantees page for information on how to apply for and operate grants.

Eligibility

Any city, town, county, nonprofit corporation, or any combination thereof, may apply to the commissioner for assistance in establishing or operating a community rehabilitation facility.

For more information, email Extended.Employment@state.mn.us or call (651) 895-3808.