Located in:
- III. Operational Planning Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that supports the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in section II Strategic Elements. This includes—
- 6. Program Data
- A. Data Alignment and Integration
Describe the plans of the lead State agencies with responsibility for the administration of the core programs, along with the State Board, to align and integrate available workforce and education data systems for the core programs, unemployment insurance programs, and education through postsecondary education, and to the extent possible, the Combined State Plan partner programs included in this plan. The description of the State’s plan for integrating data systems should include the State’s goals for achieving integration and any progress to date.
Describe data-collection and reporting processes used for all programs and activities, including the State’s process to collect and report data on co-enrollment, and for those present in the one-stop centers.
- A. Data Alignment and Integration
- 6. Program Data
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 6. A. iv. Describe the State’s data systems and procedures to produce the reports required under section 116, performance accountability system. (WIOA section 116(d)(2)).
Current Narrative:
Washington State's approach to producing reports required under Section 116 of the WIOA involves an interplay of data systems and manual validation procedures. Washington evaluated the core programs workforce training programs by provider and by area. Evaluation is based upon administrative wage records obtained from ESD, using reports such as the QPS and data from the PIRL, and educational records from eligible training providers.
Employment and earnings measures are based on wage records collected by state unemployment insurance (UI) systems for employer payroll taxes. Washington’s federal and state measures use UI wage records from the Employment Security Department (ESD), enriched by participation in the State Wage Interchange System 2.0 (SWIS 2.0). This upgraded system allows Washington to access UI wage records from other states, enhancing the state's ability to measure program outcomes accurately and comprehensively.