Located in:
- Unemployment Insurance (UI)
The Jobs for Veterans’ State Grants (JVSG) are mandatory, formula-based staffing grants to (including DC, PR, VI and Guam). The JVSG is funded annually in accordance with a funding formula defined in the statute (38 U.S.C. 4102A (c) (2) (B) and regulation and operates on a fiscal year (not program year) basis, however, performance metrics are collected and reported (VETS-200 Series Reports) quarterly (using four “rolling quarters”) on a Program Year basis (as with the ETA- 9002 Series). Currently, VETS JVSG operates on a five-year (FY 2015-2019), multi-year grant approval cycle modified and funded annually.
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 4102A(b)(5) and § 4102A(c), the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training (ASVET) makes grant funds available for use in each State to support Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists and Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVER) staff. As a condition to receive funding, 38 U.S.C. § 4102A(c)(2) requires States to submit an application for a grant that contains a State Plan narrative, which includes:
- a. Contents of a Complete Ui Sqsp Package
A complete UI SQSP package includes the following documents, as described in Chapter 1, ETA Handbook 336, 18th Edition:
- a. Contents of a Complete Ui Sqsp Package
a. 1. Transmittal Letter
A cover letter to the appropriate Regional Office (RO) transmitting all the required SQSP documents.
Current Narrative:
August 20, 2019
Mr. Nicholas E. Lalpuis
Regional Administrator
US Department of Labor
525 South Griffin Street, Room 315
Dallas, TX 75202
Dear Mr. Lalpuis:
Enclosed are the original copies of ADWS' biennial State Quality Service Plan (SQSP) for the Alternate Year and UI Integrity Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2020. The SQSP identifies ADWS' performance during the most recently completed Secretary's Year. As you are aware, the submission of this SQSP represnets the first time ADWS has not beeen subject to a corrective action plan for failing to meet minimum performance measures. Our biennial SQSP reflects ADWS' performance during the most recently completed Secretary's Year and outlines our strategies for the upcoming FIscal Year continued commitment to performance excellence and client-centered services. ADWS' Integrity Action Plan outlines the activities ADWS will undertake during Fiscal Year 2020 to improve the Improper Payment Rate. The SQSP and UI Integrity Action Plan will be submitted in accordance with Unemployment Insurance Program Lette (UIPL) No. 15-19.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Pamela Vance at 501-683-5366.
Sincerely,
Charisse Childers, Ph.D.
Director
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Enclosures
THE SIGNED COPY OF THE TRANSMITTAL LETTER IS MAINTAINED WITH THE AGENCY AND THE REGIONAL OFFICE