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2. Reference. UIPL 28-92 (June 4, 1992). Background: During each of the past four fiscal years the National Office (NO) has provided an increasing number of SESAs with the resources necessary to implement QC Program Improvement (PI) recommendations. The implementation of the PI recommendations has contributed greatly in enhancing the SESAs overall UI operations, covering a wide range of UI activities. Policy: In FY 94 the NO will continue to provide limited funding for SESAs to implement QC/PI recommendations within their UI program. States are invited to submit proposals for additional funds for FY 94. Eligibility is open to all States that have documented problems identified through QC findings that need to be corrected to improve operations. This includes both the Benefits and Revenue QC programs. The SESAs submitting requests for additional funding should describe: problems identified from QC findings; the changes, actions, etc., to be accomplished in the proposed project; the type of personnel that will be involved; and the additional resources in staff and material (e.g., programming and equipment) that will be required, including one-time start-up costs. The proposal must also contain the timeframes for the process including development, training and implementation. In addition, where outside contractor assistance is necessary, the proposal must include an estimate of the level of contractor effort. States should have developed and started the initial implementation phase of the project by October 1, 1994. After one year of operation, SESAs must submit a report describing the implementation effort and the resulting outcomes. This report should be received in the NO by December 16, 1995. The SESA must also agree to periodic Regional Office/National Office monitoring of progress. Funds granted for PI implementation are for the express purpose presented in the agency's proposal as approved, including any clarifications or stipulations made by the Department. By accepting funding for this initiative, States are agreeing to the conditions and timeframes set forth in the proposal. Failure to implement funded proposals, or redirection of any portion of the funds allocated for this purpose, may subject the funding to recapture or audit exception. The SESAs which are unable to initiate PI projects and/or obligate the funds should return those funds to the NO as soon as they become aware of the inability to implement the project, so that other approved projects may be funded. In the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the State from obligating these funds by December 31, l994, a formal extension request must be submitted to the NO, Office of Quality Control. The extension request should provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances, and should be for a limited time period only. PI Implementation Funding: The total dollar amount to be set aside for this project has not yet been decided. However, the NO will provide funding to those SESAs selected until the amount dedicated to the initiative is exhausted. The NO must obligate the funding by September 30, 1994. Procedures for Submitting and Reviewing Proposals: a. State Agency Procedures. The SESAs wishing to undertake QC/PI implementation projects should submit a comprehensive proposal based on the criteria above. Attachment A provides an outline for proposals. The proposal must be received in the appropriate Regional Office (RO) no later than ninety (90) days from the date of this UIPL. The RO will forward these proposals to the NO within seven (7) calendar days from receipt. b. NO Proposal Review Procedures. Proposals received timely will be evaluated according to the procedure contained in Attachment B. The panel will review each proposal to determine whether the proposal is consistent with the format contained in Attachment A. All applicants will be notified concerning the outcome of this review. Action Required: Proposals are to be sent to the appropriate RO. Upon completion of the PI Implementation Grant, the State should send the final report to the NO. The final report should be received in the NO no later than December 16, 1995. A copy of this report should be sent to the RO. The SESA administrators are requested to provide this information to appropriate staff.

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Agenda: The UIS National Meeting for UI Appeals Management and Support Staff will begin at mid-day on Wednesday, June 8, 1994 and end at mid-day on Friday, June 10, 1994. The Annual Conference of NAUIAB will begin on Monday morning, June 6, 1994 and end at mid-day on Wednesday, June 8, 1994. A copy of each agenda is attached. Participants: The agenda for the National Meeting for UI Appeals Management and Support Staff has been designed for the managers of the lower and higher authority appeals units and the chief appeals clerks and/or appeals support staff supervisors of the lower and higher authority appeals units. The goal is to have an agenda of topics which will provide forums for the management and support staff audiences to exchange their ideas and experiences in managing the high level of appeals workloads that have occurred in recent years. The Annual Conference of NAUIAB will be of interest to unemployment insurance appellate boards and commission members, chief hearing officers responsible for lower authority appellate adjudications, and the chief counsel and chief executive officers of the various higher authority boards and commissions. Meeting Particulars and Inquiries. Travel and per diem costs for State Employment Security Agency (Staff) participants will have to be paid from available State FY 94 allocations: additional funds from ETA are not available for this purpose. Details about the meeting site, costs, and contact persons for additional information are in the attached materials. The Michigan Employment Security Board of Review is hosting the NAUIAB Annual Conference and has graciously agreed to handle the logistics of registration and related matters for the UIS' National Meeting for UI Appeals Management and Support Staff. Action Required: SESA Administrators are requested to provide this information to the appropriate SESA personnel and appellate board members and staff.

Agenda: The UIS National Meeting for UI Appeals Management and Support Staff will begin at mid-day on Wednesday, June 8, 1994 and end at mid-day on Friday, June 10, 1994. The Annual Conference of NAUIAB will begin on Monday morning, June 6, 1994 and end at mid-day on Wednesday, June 8, 1994. A copy of each agenda is attached. Participants: The agenda for the National Meeting for UI Appeals Management and Support Staff has been designed for the managers of the lower and higher authority appeals units and the chief appeals clerks and/or appeals support staff supervisors of the lower and higher authority appeals units. The goal is to have an agenda of topics which will provide forums for the management and support staff audiences to exchange their ideas and experiences in managing the high level of appeals workloads that have occurred in recent years. The Annual Conference of NAUIAB will be of interest to unemployment insurance appellate boards and commission members, chief hearing officers responsible for lower authority appellate adjudications, and the chief counsel and chief executive officers of the various higher authority boards and commissions. Meeting Particulars and Inquiries: Travel and per diem costs for State Employment Security Agency (Staff) participants will have to be paid from available State FY 94 allocations: additional funds from ETA are not available for this purpose. Details about the meeting site, costs, and contact persons for additional information are in the attached materials. The Michigan Employment Security Board of Review is hosting the NAUIAB Annual Conference and has graciously agreed to handle the logistics of registration and related matters for the UIS' National Meeting for UI Appeals Management and Support Staff. Action Required: SESA Administrators are requested to provide this information to the appropriate SESA personnel and appellate board members and staff.

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