To transmit the first annual Experience Raging Index (ERI) for States for rate year 1988.

To establish policy regarding State clock run QC programs and the time periods during which the National Office will have access to the State Employment Security Agency UI QC PRO-380 computer to perform the automated pick up of data.

To provide instructions on the handling of requests for wage and separation information for Quality Control (QC) cases when the information must be obtained from an employer's agent.

To provide for State review and comment on proposed revised Unemployment Insurance (UI) cash management performance measures and reports.

To provide State employment security agencies (SESA) with guidelines for the annual release of Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits Quality Control (QC) program data.

To transmit the revised Fedwire Deposit System (FDS) format to be used by banks when wire transferring funds from State employment security agencies' (SESAs) Clearing accounts to the UTF.

To announce the Secretary of Labor's decision in the 1988 conformity proceedings concerning the State of Minnesota.

To advise State agencies of the provisions of the Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988, P.L. 100-647, which affect the Federal-State Unemployment Compensation Program.

To transmit a copy of the above-referenced Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and provide information pertaining to the required agreements between the State Employment Security Agencies (SESAs) and the Office of Child Support Enforcement (GCSE).

To advise State employment security agencies (SESAs) of amendments to the Social Security Act (SSA) affecting the Federal-State Unemployment Compensation (UC) Program.

Purpose: To transmit to grantees (1) a Federal Register containing revised administrative regulations for DOL grantees who are Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments, and (2) a second Federal Register which contains a proposed revision of that doc

To advise State, agencies of Section 902 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989, which establishes another class of aliens eligible for temaorary resident status.

To advise State Employment Security Agencies (SESAs) of the establishment of the QC Training Center.

To provide notice of the type of appeal available to entities receiving Federal assistance grants from the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) whose appeal rights and procedures are not established elsewhere in statutes and regulations. This action by ETA is part of a larger effort to establish standard procedures for all Department of Labor (DOL) agencies in areas of audit resolution and appeal.

To provide grantees with a copy of "A GUIDE FOR COST RATE DETERMINATION."

To provide information and to encourage action to assure that child care needs are considered when providing information and assistance to parents filing claims for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits.

To announce the Secretary’s waiver determinations on State participation in the SAVE program effective on October 1, 1988.

To rescind GAL No. 43-81, and to reissue and update policy guidance for use by the State Employment Security Agencies (SESAs) in carrying out responsibilities and tasks to be performed by IS staff.

a. To announce the start up of a National UI/QC Clearinghouse for the exchange of information among the State Employment Security Agencies (SESAs) regarding UI program improvements growing out of the Quality Control program.

b. To describe the scope of the Clearinghouse and provide information to the SESAs on how it will operate.

To provide a separate Federal identification code for the bureau of the Census and solicit State coop-eration with DOC representatives who will be contacting them to discuss strategies for handling the large influx of claimants expected as a result of the decennial census..