Located in:
- Program-Specific Requirements for Vocational Rehabilitation (Combined or General)
The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan [13] must include the following descriptions and estimates, as required by section 101(a) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by title IV of WIOA:
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[13] Sec. 102(b)(2)(D)(iii) of WIOA
- k. Annual Estimates
Describe:
- k. Annual Estimates
k. 4. The cost of services for the number of individuals estimated to be eligible for services. If under an order of selection, identify the cost of services for each priority category.
Current Narrative:
Cost for the VR Program:
LRS is projecting that for FFY 2023 the VR Program will have a total of $17,572,212 for direct service purchases for eligible consumers, and $26,046,346 to expend on Pre-Employment Transition services, staff salaries, and other administrative costs. Projected revenue is matching funds of $9,290,753 and Federal Section 110 Funds of $34,327,805. The numbers for each category below are projected using historical expenditures.
Projected cost to serve individuals with existing Individualized Plans for Employment:
Matching Funds: $1,917,000
Federal Section 110: $7,083,000
Total: $9,000,000
Projected cost for determining eligibility of new applicants:
Matching Funds: $99,064
Federal Section 110: $366,024
Total: $465,088
ORDER OF SELECTION
LRS concluded promulgation in March 2022 to change the Order of Selection from five (5) categories to three (3). Estimates of costs of services for each Order of Selection category are in the chart that follows. As of August 15, 2022, LRS will be able to serve all eligible applicants having opened OOS Category III. LRS will continue to provide services to those with plans of service in place as long as funding allows.
| Category | Title I or Title VI | Estimated Funds | Estimated Number to be Served | Average Cost of Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOS Category I | I | $15,998,793 | 12,450 | $1,284.96 |
| OOS Category I | VI | $316,667 | 162 | $1,954.73 |
| OOS Category II | I | $1,249,952 | 1,275 | $980.35 |
| OOS Category III | I | $7,800 | 8 | $975.00 |
| Totals | I & VI | $17,572,212 | 13,895 | $1,264.64 |