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Workforce Development Letters
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Should you need a letter attachment that is not available online, you may obtain a hard copy by contacting workforce.editing@twc.state.tx.us (letter number is needed for request). Attachments are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.
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2007 Workforce Development Letters - Sorted By Letter Number
Should you need a letter attachment that is not available online, you may obtain a hard copy by contacting workforce.editing@twc.state.tx.us (letter number is needed for request).
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
40-05,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Fiscal
Admin
Financial Manual for Grants and Contracts - Update



RESCISSIONS: None

10-24-07
15-06,
Chg. 3

Word
PDF
Board
Planning
Texas Workforce Development Board Planning Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2007-2008: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Participants Served by Funding Source

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 15-06, Change 2

02-02-07
15-06,
Chg. 4

Word
PDF
Board
Planning
Texas Workforce Development Board Planning Guidelines for Fiscal Years 2007-2008: Plan Modifications
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Development Board Plan Modifications Guidelines
2. Appendix 2: List of High-Priority Occupations Identified through Direct Employer Input and Labor Market Analysis
3. Appendix 9: Texas Workforce Development Board Plan Modifications Guidelines: Review Criteria

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 30-05
WD Letter 30-05, Change 1
WD Letter 30-05, Change 2
WD Letter 15-06, Change 1

04-11-07
39-06,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
WIA Workforce Investment Act: Minimum Expenditure Rate for Out-of-School Youth: Update

RESCISSIONS: None

12-10-07
59-06,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Admin Requirements for Reporting, Fact-Finding, and Prosecution of Fraud, Waste, Theft, and Program Abuse Cases, and Collection of Overpayments: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Customer Awareness Form
2. The Fact-Finding Mission
3. The Fact-Finding Process

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 59-06

02-02-07
61-06,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA
Literacy and Numeracy Testing for Out-of-School Youth: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Administering the Test of Adult Basic Education
2. Procedures for Entering Test of Adult Basic Education Scores in TWIST

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 61-06

03-01-07
01-07

Word
PDF
WIA Using Workforce Investment Act Funds to Serve Incumbent and Employed Workers

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-10-07
03-07

Word
PDF
Admin Implementation of New Rules for Contractor Advertising

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-22-07
09-07

Word
PDF
WIA Workforce Investment Act Local Incentive Awards for Local Coordination and Regional Cooperation Activities for Program Year 2006

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 53-03

01-24-07
10-07

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PDF
Admin Adoption of Local Workforce Development Board Policies in Open Meetings

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-02-07
11-07

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PDF
Child
Care,
TANF/
Choices
Definition of Parent under the New Child Care Services Rules and Determining In Loco Parentis
Includes Attachments:
1. In Loco Parentis Matrix
2. §809.2(14) Definition of Parent-Waiver Request Letter

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-05-07
12-07

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Choices: Workforce Orientations for Applicants
Includes Attachments:
1. Wage and Benefit Chart
2. One-time TANF Desk Aid

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 90-97
WD Letter 36-02

02-28-07
13-07

Word
PDF
All
Programs;
Testing
Use of Commercially Developed Tests to Refer Job Seekers to Employment Opportunities

EXPIRES: None
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 82-98

04-12-07
14-07

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PDF
Financial
Reporting;
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Job Access and Reverse Commute Program
Includes Attachments:
1. Job Access and Reverse Commute Fact Sheet

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Informational Notice 03-06

03-29-07
14-07,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Job Access and Reverse Commute Program: Correction
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 14-07, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 1)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 1 of WD Letter 14-07

04-09-07
15-07

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PDF
All
Programs;
Foster
Youth;
Veterans
Priority of Service for Eligible Veterans and Foster Youth
Includes Attachments:
1. Definitions

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 50-04

06-25-07
16-07

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PDF
Child
Care;
Choices;
FSE&T;
WIA
Implementation of the New Child Care Services Rules

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-23-07
17-07

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PDF
Equal
Opportunity
Storage and Use of Disability-Related and Medical Information

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-01-07
18-07

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PDF
Equal
Opportunity
Discrimination Complaint Procedures
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Solutions Discrimination Complaint Procedures (Word)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-01-07
19-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Access to the Child Support Income Verification Application on the Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division's Portal
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission User Information Form for Access to the Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division's Portal

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 01-05

03-07-07
21-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Children Receiving or Needing Protective Services

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-01-07
22-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Child Care: Reporting Quality Improvement Nondirect Activities Using the Child Care and Development Fund
Includes Attachments:
1. Child Care and Development Fund Quality Improvement Nondirect Activities Quarterly Report (Excel)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-09-07
23-07,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
Implementation of Amended Choices Rules: Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Chapter 811: Choices Rules Matrix

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 23-07

12-27-07
24-07
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Admin Reasonableness of Personnel Compensation: Clarification and Additional Guidelines-Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Personnel Compensation Benchmarks

RESCISSIONS: TA Bulletin 155
WD Letter 24-07

10-05-07
26-07

Word
PDF
ES;
WorkIn
Texas.com

Daily Review of New Job Postings in WorkInTexas.com

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-11-07
27-07

Word
PDF
TWIST;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Integrated Data Collection and Performance Management
Includes Attachment:
1. Integrated Data Collection and Performance Management Reference

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 30-03, Change 1
WD Letter 52-04
WD Letter 55-04
WD Letter 16-05
WD Letter 65-05

08-01-07
28-07

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PDF
Fiscal
Admin
Limitations on Salaries and Bonuses Paid with Workforce Investment Act and Wagner-Peyser Funds
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: Guidelines for Implementing Public Law 109-234

RESCISSIONS: None

09-5-07
30-07

Word
PDF
WorkIn
Texas.com
Employer Access to WorkInTexas.com
Includes Attachments:
1. WorkInTexas.com Employer Use Agreement

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 18-06

05-22-07
30-07
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
WorkIn
Texas.com
Employer Access to WorkInTexas.com: Clarification
Includes Attachment:
1. Attachment 1: WD Letter 30-07, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 3)

RESCISSIONS: Page 3 of WD Letter 30-07

09-06-07
31-07

Word
PDF
TWIST
WIA
Workforce Investment Act: Ineligible Participants

RESCISSIONS: None

07-03-07
32-07

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting/
Fiscal
Admin
Semiannual Security Verification Procedures for the Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System
Includes Attachments:
1. Sample Cash Draw and Monthly Expenditure Reporting System Security Report

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-10-07
33-07

Word
PDF
Choices;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TAA;
WIA
Training Services Information in The Workforce Information System of Texas

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 33-03, Change 1

06-06-07
34-07

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PDF
WIA;
Adult
Basic
Education;
Rapid
Response
Coordination of Rapid Response Services with Adult Education Providers

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-22-07
36-07

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
Choices: Full Family Sanction Process
Includes Attachments:
1. Choices Desk Aid
2. Sanction Flow Chart

RESCISSIONS: None

06-22-07
36-07,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
Choices: Full Family Sanction Process: Clarification
Includes Attachments:
1. Choices Desk Aid
2. Sanction Flow Chart

RESCISSIONS: Attachments 1 and 2 to WD 36-07

09-10-07
38-07

Word
PDF
ES;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Revised Job Seeker Service Definition: Job Development

RESCISSIONS: None

08-13-07
39-07

Word
PDF
WIA Determining Minimum Self-Sufficiency Levels: Adjusted 2007 100% Lower Living Standard Income Level
Includes Attachments:
1. 2007 100% Lower Living Standard Income Level Table

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 51-06

06-22-07
40-07
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Background Checks for Relative Child Care Providers: Implementation Timeline: Clarification

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 40-07

06-22-07
42-07

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PDF
Child
Care
Lifting the Five Percent Cap on Increases to Maximum Reimbursement Rates for Regulated Child Care Providers

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 48-06

07-02-07
43-07

Word
PDF
Admin Statewide Common Brand Name: Workforce Solutions
Includes Attachments:
1. Branding Initiative Funding Distribution

RESCISSIONS: None

07-11-07
46-07

Word
PDF
WIA Guidelines for Implementing Workforce Investment Act Waivers
Includes Attachments:
1. Workforce Investment Act Local Activity Funds Designation Request (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letters 07-03, 09-03, 10-03, 27-05 Change 1, 50-05 Change 1, 20-06, 20-06 Change 1, 21-06, 33-06, 33-06 Change 1, 56-06

09-10-07
47-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Increasing Reimbursement Rates for Texas Rising Star Providers and Child Care Providers Participating in Texas Early Education Model School Readiness Projects

RESCISSIONS: None

08-15-07
48-07

Word
PDF
Admin
New Procedures for Contract Action Requests
Includes Attachments:
1. Contract Action Request form and Instructions (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: None

08-24-07
48-07,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Admin New Procedures for Contract Action Requests: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: WD Letter 48-07, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 2)

RESCISSIONS: Page 2 of WD Letter 48-07

09-17-07
49-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Methodology for Establishing Local Workforce Development Board Performance Targets for the Average Number of Children Served Per Day
Includes Attachments:
1. Methodology for Establishing Board Performance Targets for the Average Number of Children Served Per Day
2. BCY'08 Target Setting Spreadsheet Example (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 43-04 (as of September 30, 2007)

08-20-07
50-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Child Care: Forms and Guidance for Relatives Required to List with the Department of Family and Protective Services
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Local Child Care Licensing Offices
2. Instructions for Relative Child Care Providers on Completing Required Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Forms
3. Requirements for Listed Family Homes

RESCISSIONS: None

08-20-07
52-07

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2008/Program Year 2007 Allocations, Amended WIA Dislocated Worker Allocations, and Performance Targets
Includes Attachments:
1. FY 2008/PY 2007 Allocations
2. BCY'08 Board Targets

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 35-07
WD Letter 35-07, Change 1
WD Letter 35-07, Change 2

08-22-07
52-07,
Chg. 1
Word
PDF
Fiscal-Allocations Fiscal Year 2008/Program Year 2007 Allocations, Amended WIA Dislocated Worker Allocations, and Performance Targets-Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Project RIO Allocations - FY 2008 Supplemental Funding Allocation

RESCISSIONS: None

06-17-08
53-07

Word
PDF
Child Care
Child Care Eligibility: Calculating and Verifying Work Hours for Self-Employed Parents.

RESCISSIONS: None

08-28-07
54-07

Word
PDF
ES,
RRES,
UI,
TWIST,
WorkIn
Texas.com
Rapid Reemployment Services: Service Tracking

RESCISSIONS: None.

09-20-07
55-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Texas School Ready!TM Certification Program
Includes Attachment:
1. Texas School Ready!TM Eligibility and Application Procedures

RESCISSIONS: None

09-27-07
55-07,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Texas School Ready!TM Eligibility and Application Procedures
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 55-07, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 2)

RESCISSIONS: Page 2 of WD Letter 55-07

11-02-07
56-07

Word
PDF
ES;
RRES;
UI
Revisions to the Rapid Reemployment Services Program

RESCISSIONS: None

09-19-07
57-07

Word
PDF
All
Programs
Interpreter Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals

RESCISSIONS: TA Bulletin 76
TA Bulletin 84

10-09-07
58-07

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Choices: Serving Nonrecipient Parents

RESCISSIONS: None

09-27-07
59-07

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Choices: New and Expiring TWIST Activity Codes

RESCISSIONS: None

09-27-07
63-07

Word
PDF
WorkIn
Texas.com
WorkInTexas.com: New First-Day Veterans Hold on Job Postings

RESCISSIONS: None

10-04-07
65-07

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Reporting the Number of Customers Served with Texas Department of Transportation Funds
Includes Attachments:
1. TWIST Support Services Menu Selection

RESCISSIONS: None

10-05-07
66-07

Word
PDF
ESL
Services;
WIA;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices
Job Training Course Requirements for English as a Second Language Classes

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 38-05

10-29-07
67-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Local Match Agreements with Independent School Districts Using Public Expenditures for Before- and After-School Programs

RESCISSIONS: None

11-13-07
69-07

Word
PDF
Project
RIO
Legislative Budget Board Benchmark for the Number of Project Reintegration of Offenders Customers Served

RESCISSIONS: None

12-05-07
70-07

Word
PDF
ES;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Form I-9: Verification of Employment Eligibility for H-2A Job Seekers
Includes Attachments:
1. Form I-9 and instructions
2. Quick Reference Desk Aid for Form I-9
3. Employment Eligibility Verification Certificate (Word)

Webinar PowerPoint Presentation (Not included as attachment)

RESCISSIONS: None

12-13-07
71-07

Word
PDF
WorkIn
Texas.com
New Deadline for Entering Employer and Job Seeker Services into WorkInTexas.com


RESCISSIONS: None

12-31-07

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