This guidance is a reminder that funds authorized under section 7(a) of the Wagner-Peyser Act must be used to provide core services (as defined in section 134(d)(2) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) (codified at 29 USC § 2864(d)(2)) and 20 CFR 662.240) and may be used to provide intensive services (as defined in section 134(d)(3)(C) of the WIA (codified at 29 USC § 2864(d)(3)(C)) and 20 CFR 663.200.)  This issuance also provides guidance to states to ensure that this flexibility does not compromise the purpose of the Wagner-Peyser Act.

To provide states with the formula methodology used in developing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 base allocations and to describe the process for requesting additional TAA program reserve funds for training, job search and relocation allowances.

To provide states with a table of weights for use in calculating Program Year (PY) 2011 Workforce Investment Act customer satisfaction results (See Attachment A). This action will enable states to fulfill statutorily required obligations to collect data and measure customer satisfaction.

To provide guidance to states regarding the collection and use of social security numbers for participants accessing Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and other workforce programs’ services.

To provide information and additional guidance about the ETA-9130 Financial Report (9130). This TEGL should be used as a supplemental resource to 9130 financial reporting. The 9130 reporting instructions are the primary sources for detailed instructions to complete the forms. Therefore, this TEGL does not contain information about all sections or line items on the 9130; rather it only covers areas where additional clarification or guidance will help ensure consistent and accurate financial reporting.

To advise State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) of their Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) grant allocations for the first 92 days of the FY 2009 Continuing Resolution (CR) in effect October 1, 2008, through March 6, 2009.

• To provide instructions to states for extending the life of their State Strategic Plans for Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) and the Wagner-Peyser Act (“the State Plan”) for an additional year, through Program Year 2009;
• To provide instructions to states for extending existing waivers and requesting new waivers; and
• To announce renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for Stand-Alone and Unified Strategic State Planning Guidances.

The purpose of this Training and Employment Guidance Letter is to describe common waivers to the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) and the Wagner-Peyser Act that may assist states as they develop economic recovery strategies.

To issue the revised Federal poverty guidelines for SCSEP eligibility determinations.

Through this guidance, the Department of Labor is providing instruction on how states can apply for exemptions to restrictions prohibiting the use of OJT NEG funds on activities related to casinos or other gambling establishments, swimming pools, aquariums, zoos, and golf courses. In addition, this guidance provides updated hourly State Wage Cap data. Updated Unemployment Insurance (UI) Duration figures for OJT NEGs are not included in this TEGL, but are updated quarterly on doleta.gov.