References. P.L. 102-367, DINAP Bulletin 92-26, 20 CFR 632.4 Background. The INA program has traditionally used either of two methods in calculating income for the purpose of determining program eligibility - the past year (i.e., the last 12 months) and the prior six month period. This use of the past year method for calculating family income is consistent with the INA practice under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act and was continued under the Job Training Partnership Act. When DINAP Bulletin No. 92-26 was issued to call attention to legislative requirements, this concern was not identified as an issue since the amendments did not affect this part of the definition Section 4(8)(B). Therefore, INA Section 401 grantees have continued to use both methods to calculate eligibility. This interpretation has proven critical to INA programs where seasonal work is the norm in many communities, especially as it applies to the summer program. However, DINAP has been advised that the INA program cannot continue to utilize the multiple methods for calculating income. As part of the revision of our regulations at 20 CFR 632, it has been called to our attention that the INA program is out-of-step with the JTPA requirements. Since this legislation is the source document in arbitrating any issue, the INA program must conform to the single method of calculating income - the prior six month period. Therefore, use of the past year method to calculate eligibility is incorrect and must be discontinued. Policy. Effective with the receipt of this bulletin, the INA Section 401 grantees must use the definition for economically disadvantaged contained in Section 4, of the Job Training and Partnership Act (see attachment). Inquiries. Questions on this bulletin should be directed to your Federal Representative on (202) 219-5504.

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The attached tables contain preliminary estimates of unemployment insurance (UI) average employer contribution rates as reported by State agencies. The first table contains estimates for calendar years 1993 and 1994. For comparative purposes, actual rates for 1992 are also included. The rates shown are the average percent that UI taxes are of wages at or below the State taxable wage base. To permit comparison of data among States with different taxable wage bases, estimated tax rates for each year are also shown based on total wages. The second table shows the relative taxing effort being accomplished by each State in 1994 based on total wages.

Background: The attached report presents data obtained from the ongoing JTQS. Beginning this quarter the report uses a new format that only briefly presents the current quarter's data. The bulk of the paper uses data from previous complete program years as the basis for articles on topics of interest. The change was motivated by the desire to focus attention on and more thoroughly report findings from complete, full-year survey data. This quarter the report looks at PY 1990 participants who are public assistance recipients, seven year trends in participation among Hispanics and school dropouts, and participants in school-to-work programs funded under Title II-A. Action Required: Distribute the report as appropriate.

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Background: Program letters, or the five letter series, are considered temporary directives containing instructions or information of a short-term nature which complement one of the five parts of the ES Manual. Rather than rewrite and reissue expiring program letters which still contain relevant information or instructions, the expiration date is extended. Attached is a listing of program letters with extended expiration dates for the above period.

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Remove canceled GALs listed on Attachment A from your active files. While a GAL may be declared obsolete, the attachment or separate cover material transmitted with it may be retained as long as it is useful. Place the current checklist (Attachment B) at the front of the appropriate binder to serve as a source of reference.

Purpose: To provide State Employment Security Agencies (SESAs) with a consolidation of the Attachments to GAL 4-92 in order to assist SESAs in the administration of the emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) program.

Contact: Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office.

References: GAL 4-92 and GAL 4-92, Changes 1 through 4.