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- Program-specific Requirements for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Activities under Title I-B
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include the following with respect to activities carried out under subtitle B—
a. 2. A. Provide State policies or guidance for the statewide workforce development system and for use of State funds for workforce investment activities
Current Narrative:
The Planning Guidelines is the official document that sets the public policy and requirements for allocating local area funding for the Youth, Adult and Dislocated Workers programs. In compliance with WIOA regulations, priorities and goals the State planning will meet the needs of services of specific populations and minorities, as well as those of job seekers and employers. The annual Planning Guidelines compile the State and Federal public policies pertaining the management of WIOA funds. This Guide is designed to ensure compliance with ETA policies and goals, as stated in Training and Employment Guidance Letters (TEGL), Training and Employment Notices (TEN), WIOA Final Rules, as well as the State Board policies. Following are some of the items considered in the Planning Guidelines in relation to service delivery under WIOA. Please, for more details about State Policies and Procedures, refer to the Table 57 - In-Process State Policies and Procedures.
Request: Puerto Rico must include MOUs/IFAs and co-enrollment policy, not listed on currently policy development list.
The Workforce Development Program approved on 5 May 2017 the policy: "Carta Circular WIOA-01-2017 Memorando de Entendimiento MOU". However, the procedure is under review and is currently being listed in the ongoing policies of the DEDC. You may refer to Table 57 of the State Plan, particularly row number 26.
In accordance with WIOA, One-Stop partners may appeal the Governor’s determination on the portion of funds to be provided for One-Stop infrastructure cost and request a hearing. A written appeal and request for a hearing must be mailed to the State Board within 21 calendar days from the Governor’s infrastructure cost determination.
The appeal must be in writing and state the grounds for the appeal. The appellant must describe how the Governor’s infrastructure cost determination is inconsistent with proportionate share requirements, cost contribution limitations, and/or the cost contribution caps, in accordance with WIOA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Section 678.750(b).
The appellant will be contacted within 10 calendar days of the receipt of the appeal and a hearing date will be scheduled. To ensure a prompt resolution of the appeal and distribution of funds in a timely manner, the appellant will receive a written decision no later than 15 calendar days after the hearing.
In-Process State Policies and Procedures (see also in Table 57)
| Local Policy | Description | Local Policy Number | Expected Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policies and procedures for cash management | TBD | April 2020 |
| Policies and procedures for cost allocation | TBD | April 2020 |
| Policies and procedures for Closeout of federal grants | TBD | April 2020 |
| Policies and procedures for payroll base on budget | TBD | April 2020 |
| Policies and procedures for financial reporting of federal grant | TBD | April 2020 |
| Requirements when approving Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Training for petitions. | 2020-001 | March 2020 |
| This policy provides guidance regarding the limitations and eligibility of individuals to participate in On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunities. | TBD | March 2020 |
| Establish the roles and responsibilities of the actors involved in the fiscal and programmatic areas in the One-Stop Center. | TBD | April 2020 |
| Provide guidance for carrying out case management interventions (eligibility, referrals, training activities, employment, etc). | TBD | April 2020 |
| Policy for compliance with local board certifications. | TBD | April 2020 |
| To provide guidance and process for the designation and subsequent designation of Workforce Development Areas. | TBD | May 2020 |
| Guide to define concepts, eligibility, and other aspects related to the youth program. | TBD | May 2020 |
| Policy to determine requirements for the expenditure level of training activities. | TBD | May 2020 |
| Políticas para intervenir en asuntos de respuesta rápida a nivel Estatal | TBD | May 2020 |
| This policy provides guidance to the Local Areas as they implement Customized Training for the Adult and Dislocated Worker programs. | TBD | May 2020 |
| This policy is established to provide direction for sub-recipients, contractors, staff and board members of Puerto Rico Local Workforce Development Boards in order that business can be conducted within the guidelines that will prevent actual, potential, or questionable conflicts of interest. | TBD | April 2020 |
| This policy describes the reallocation and recapture of local area Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) allocations for youth, adult, and dislocated worker activities. | TBD | May 2020 |
| Guidelines about basic services, training services, Individualized career services, case management, rapid response and other operational regulations of WIOA | No number required | May 2020 |
| WIOA policy requirements for establishing local areas. | TBD | May 2020 |
| WIOA Standard Requirements for Boards | TBD | May 2020 |
| Policies and procedures for the certification of One-Stop Center | TBD | May 2020 |
| Policies and procedures for establishing a State Apprenticeship Agency | TBD | June 2020 |
| Guidelines about cost allocation procedures for all Local Board. | TBD | June 2020 |
| Policy to provide to the public (including individuals with disabilities) access to meetings of State Boards and local boards, and information regarding activities of State Boards and local boards, such as data on board membership and minutes. | TBD | June 2020 |
| Policy to ensure the physical and programmatic accessibility of all One-Stop Centers with the individuals with disabilities. | TBD | June 2020 |
| This policy provides the guidance and establishes the procedures regarding Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) | TBD | August 2020 |
| To provide policy guidance to Local Workforce Development Boards for the implementation of priority of service for WIOA Title I Adult program customers. | TBD | August 2020 |
| This policy applies to all entities and individuals who would like to appeal a decision at the local or the state levels. | TBD | August |