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 2021 the VR Program will need $43,618,201 to provide services to eligible consumers. Projected revenue is matching funds of $9,290,753 and Federal Section 110 Funds of $34,327,448. The numbers 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: $194,935
Federal Section 110: $720,251
Total: $915,186
Projected revenue includes matching funds of $9,290,753 and Federal Section 110 Funds of $34,327,448:
Total Available Budget $43,618,201
Less projections of $43,618,201
For a difference of $0
ORDER OF SELECTION
Estimates of costs of services for each Order of Selection category are in the chart that follows. As of December 17, 2019 LRS is serving Order of Selection Categories I through IV. Order of Selection Category V remains closed. LRS will continue to provide services to those with plans of service in place as long as funding allows. Consumers reflected in chart below are those continuing to receive services as a result of “continuity of services.”
| Category | Title I or Title VI | Estimated Funds | Estimated Number to be Served | Average Cost of Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOS Category I | I | $16,420,985 | 8,961 | $1,834.17 |
| OOS Category I | VI | $316,667 | 130 | $2,435.90 |
| OOS Category II | I | $1,669,282 | 1,456 | $1,146.48 |
| OOS Category III | I | $497,013 | 575 | $864.37 |
| OOS Category IV | I | $93,797 | 119 | $788.21 |
| OOS Category V | I | $2,256 | 9 | $250.67 |
| Totals | I & VI | $19,000,000 | 11,250 | $1,688.89 |