To establish Acceptable Levels of Performance (ALPs) for the UI Performs Core Measure, “Facilitate the Reemployment of UI Claimants,” and explain the methodology for administering this measure.

To inform the workforce investment system of the implementation of common performance measures for job training and employment programs in 2004.

To notify States of the Federal Register Notice for public comment on the WIA/Wagner-Peyser Act State Planning Guidances for Program Year (PY) 2009, and notify States of planned consultations for the development of Planning Guidances for PY 2010 and subsequent years.

To announce the release and availability of the O*NET® Ability Profiler¿, a paper-and-pencil instrument to assess individuals¿ relative strengths in nine ability areas for purposes of career exploration, career planning, and career counseling.

This guidance letter updates the procedures states should follow to apply for WIA Section 503 Incentive Grants based on PY 2006 performance.

To inform states that OMB has approved the extension for the collection of the ETA-9000 Report on Internal Fraud Activities.

To initiate and issue supplemental instructions for the preparation of the FY 2009 SQSP.

To provide states with data analyses that suggest effective ways to improve detection, prevention and recovery of UI benefit overpayments.

To initiate the FY 2009 SQSP process and to issue supplemental instructions for the preparation of the FY 2009 SQSP

To inform the states about plans for transmitting to them Census 2000 updated statistics on persons in poverty or below the Lower Living Standard Income Level, for use in future annual WIA within state allocation formulas, beginning with PY2004 (notwithstanding any statutory changes made as part of the WIA reauthorization process).