| 2008 Workforce Development Letters - Sorted by Date | |||
| 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. | |||
| January 2008 | |||
| Letter No. | Keyword | Subject | Date |
| 37-07, Chg. 1 Word |
All Programs |
Workforce Investment Act: Application of Definitions of Credential, Degree/Diploma, and Certificate: Clarification RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 37-07 |
01-02-08 |
| 01-08 Word |
Veterans; WIA; Dislocated Worker |
Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Worker Funds: Serving Exiting Military Service Members and Spouses of Active Military Service Members RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 32-05 |
01-04-08 |
| 32-03, Chg. 1 Word |
WIA | Workforce Investment Act: Updated Workforce Investment Act Eligibility Guidelines RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 32-03 |
01-07-08 |
| 62-07, Chg. 1 Word |
FSE&T; TANF/ Choices; TWIST |
Acceptable Verification and Required Documentation for Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Work Activities Includes Attachments: 1. Choices and FSE&T Verification and Documentation Requirements RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 62-07 |
01-11-08 |
| 06-08 Word |
TANF/ Choices |
The 2008 Earned Income Tax Credit for Employed Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Recipients and Other Low-Income Workers Includes Attachments: 1. EITC outreach campaign kit: "Money Talks! Have You Heard?!" (hard copy only) RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 05-07 |
01-22-08 |
| 03-08 Word |
TANF/ Choices; TWIST |
Choices: New Post-Employment Stipend for Parents Exempt Because of Caring for a Child under the Age of One
RESCISSIONS: None |
01-29-08 |
| 11-08 Word |
WIA |
Workforce Investment Act: Updated WIA Eligibility Guidelines: Income Guidelines Desk Reference Includes Attachment: 1. WIA Eligibility Guidelines: Income Guidelines Desk Reference RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 20-07, Change 1 |
01-31-08 |
| February 2008 | |||
| 02-07 Chg. 1 Word |
Admin; General |
Procurement of Workforce Services - Update Includes Attachment: 1. Contractual Relationships of Boards and Professional Employment Organizations under the Managing Director Approach RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 02-07 |
02-01-08 |
| 07-08 Word |
Admin | House Bill 1196: Repayment of Public Subsidies by Businesses Convicted of Knowingly Employing Undocumented Workers RESCISSIONS: None |
02-07-08 |
| 09-08 Word |
ES; UI |
Assisting Unemployment Insurance Claimants at Texas Workforce Centers Includes Attachments: 1. Guidelines for a Productive Work Search RESCISSIONS: None |
02-15-08 |
| March 2008 | |||
| 80-05, Chg. 1 Word |
Admin | Senate Bill 286: Open Meetings and Public Information Training Requirements for Elected and Appointed Public Officials
and Board Responsibilities under the Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 111-98 |
03-19-08 |
| 14-08 Word |
ES; UI |
Modifications to Unemployment Insurance Benefits System Access Includes Attachment: 1. Unemployment Insurance Benefits System Screens RESCISSIONS: None |
03-19-08 |
| 15-08 Word |
FSE&T | New Food Stamp Exemption Policy for Adults Caring for Children Under Six Years of Age RESCISSIONS: None |
03-24-08 |
| 46-07, Chg. 1 Word |
WIA | Guidelines for Implementing Workforce Investment Act Waivers: Update RESCISSIONS: None |
03-28-08 |
| 04-08 Word |
General | Procedure for Updating Directory of Workforce Centers and Satellite Offices Includes Attachments: 1. Attachment 1: Office Directory Information Form (Y-9) 2. Attachment 2: Instructions for completing Office Directory Information Form (Y-9) RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 53-00 |
03-28-08 |
| April 2008 | |||
| 61-06, Chg. 2 Word |
TANF/ Choices; TWIST; WIA |
Literacy and Numeracy Testing for Out-of-School Youth: Revised Includes Attachment: 1. WD Letter 61-06, Change 2, Attachment 1 (Page 4) RESCISSIONS: Page 4, WD Letter 61-06, Change 1, Attachment 1 |
04-01-08 |
| 13-08 Word |
Admin; All Programs; General |
Security of Personal Identity Data RESCISSIONS: None |
04-01-08 |
| 15-06, Chg. 5 Word |
Board Planning |
Extension of Texas Workforce Development Board Plans RESCISSIONS: None |
04-29-08 |
| 08-08 Word |
Child Care; FSE&T; Project RIO; TANF/ Choices; WIA |
Implementation of the New Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Rules Includes Attachments: 1. Chapter 823: Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Matrix 2. Sample Written Determination (English and Spanish versions) 3. Sample Customer Rights and Complaint Resolution Procedures and Customer Complaint Form (English and Spanish versions) 4. Sample Complaint Log 5. Sample Notice of Board Hearing and Hearing Guidelines (English and Spanish versions) RESCISSIONS: None |
04-29-08 |
| May 2008 | |||
| 19-08 Word |
Fiscal - Allocations |
Fiscal Year 2009/Program Year 2008 Allocations and Planning Estimates Includes Attachments: 1. Summary of FY 2009/PY 2008 Allocations and Planning Estimates RESCISSIONS: None |
05-05-08 |
| 18-08 Word |
WIA | Determining Minimum Self-Sufficiency Levels: Adjusted 2008 100% Lower Living Standard Income Level Includes Attachments: 1. 2008 100% Lower Living Standard Income Level Table RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 39-07 |
05-06-08 |
| 16-08 Word |
Admin | Prevention and Detection of Fraud, Waste, Theft, and Program Abuse RESCISSIONS: None |
05-06-08 |
| 11-08 Chg. 1 Word |
WIA | Workforce Investment Act: Updated WIA Eligibility Guidelines: Income Guidelines Desk Reference Includes Attachments: 1. WIA Eligibility Guidelines: Income Guidelines Desk Reference RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 11-08 |
05-06-08 |
| 17-08, Chg. 1 Word |
Child Care |
Verification of Child Support Using the Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division Portal: Clarification RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 17-08 |
05-14-08 |
| 21-08 Word |
Fiscal Admin |
Workforce Investment Act Rescission during Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Includes Attachment: 1. Workforce Investment Act (WIA) - Actual Rescission Amounts by LWDA RESCISSIONS: None |
05-16-08 |
| 05-08 Word |
Fiscal Admin |
Travel Rates and Regulations RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 61-05 WD Letter 61-05, Change 3 |
05-16-08 |
| 10-08 Word |
FSE&T | Food Stamp Employment and Training: A Comprehensive Guide RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 62-98, WD Letter 12-03, WD Letter 13-03, Change 1, WD Letter 20-03, WD Letter 18-05, Change 1 |
05-29-08 |
| 12-08, Chg. 1 Word |
Child Care |
Electronic Funds Transfer and/or Debit Card Payment to Child Care Providers -- Update Includes Attachments: 1. Electronic Funds Transfer and/or Debit Card Payment System Implementation Checklist 2. Sample Authorization Form 3. Side-by-Side Comparison of Current and New Payment Processing 4. Electronic Funds Transfer Payment System Process Flow and Extract File RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 12-08 |
05-10-08 |
| June 2008 | |||
| 23-08 Word |
WIA | Workforce Investment Act Eligible Training Providers: Performance Requirements for Initial Eligibility Includes Attachment: 1. WIA Eligible Training Provider Certification System – Notification of Board Performance Requirements (FORM – 4/08) (Word) RESCISSIONS: None |
06-17-08 |
| 52-07, Chg. 1 Word |
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 |
| 22-08 Word |
Child Care |
Updates to the Texas Rising Star Provider Certification Guidelines RESCISSIONS: None |
06-24-08 |
| July 2008 | |||
| 05-08, Chg. 1 Word |
Fiscal Admin |
Travel Rates and Regulations - Update Includes Attachment: 1. WD Letter 05-08, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 5) RESCISSIONS: Page 5 of WD Letter 05-08 |
07-01-08 |
| 25-08 Word |
Financial Reporting |
Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System Instructions for Allocations to Local Workforce Development Boards Includes Attachments: 1. Cost Category Matrix (Non-Child Care and Child Care) (Excel) 2. Cost Category Descriptions (Non-Child Care) 3. Reporting Requirements and Effects of Cost Category Changes 4. Plan for Achieving Increased Administrative Efficiencies: Guidelines 5. Request for Reporting Excess Administrative Costs (Excel) RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 45-07 |
07-16-08 |
| 28-08 Word |
WOTC; WorkInTexas.com |
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Conditional Certification Process Includes Attachments: 1. Sample Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form DD-214 (Excel) 2. Sample Conditional Certification ETA Form 9062 3. Sample Pre-Screening Notice and Certification Request for the Work Opportunity Credit IRS Form 8850 4. Work Opportunity Tax Credit ES77 Database Instructions 5. Work Opportunity Tax Credit ES77 Database Desk Aid RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 47-03 TA Bulletin 130 |
07-22-08 |
| August 2008 | |||
| 29-08 Word |
Child Care |
Child Care Services Start-up Materials and Information for Fiscal Year 2009 Contracts Includes Attachments: 1. Eligibility Code Card for Child Care Services 2. Fiscal Year 2009 Child Care Service Delivery Application and Budget and Payment Application Start-up 3. Fiscal Year 2009 Crosswalk of Accounting Codes (Direct Child Care) 4. Information Related to Fiscal Year 2009 Crosswalk of Accounting Codes 5. Fiscal Year 2009 Child Care Local Match Fact Sheet RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 44-07 (as of September 30, 2008), WD Letter 44-07, Change 1 (as of September 30, 2008) |
08-06-08 |
| 35-08 Word |
Fiscal- Allocations |
Fiscal Year 2009/Program Year 2008 Allocations and Performance Targets Includes Attachments: 1. Texas Workforce Commission Summary of FY 2009/PY 2008 Allocations 2. Performance Targets Overview for BCY09 Formally Contracted Performance Measures 3. BCY09 Formally Contracted Performance Measure Target Attachment RESCISSIONS: None |
08-25-08 |
| 34-08 Word |
Child Care |
Implementation of Amended Chapter 809, Child Care Services Rules RESCISSIONS: None |
08-26-08 |
| September 2008 | |||
| 32-08 Word |
Child Care |
Fiscal Year 2009 Continued Funding for Reimbursement Rate Increases Approved in Fiscal Year 2008 RESCISSIONS: None |
09-08-08 |
| 31-08 Word |
TWIST; WIA |
Statewide Youth Activities Provider List Includes Attachments: 1. The Workforce Information System of Texas (TWIST) WDA Administration Screenshot RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 36-04 |
09-15-08 |
| 36-08 Word |
Child Care |
Child Care during Temporary Interruptions in Work, Education, or Job Training RESCISSIONS: None |
09-15-08 |
| 41-07 Chg. 2 Word |
FSE&T; TANF/Choices; TWIST |
Verification Procedures for Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Participants in Job Search-Additional Guidance Includes Attachments: 1. Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Participant Self-Directed Job Search Verification Options for Local Workforce Development Boards RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 41-07, Change 1 (as of September 30, 2008) |
09-23-08 |
| October 2008 | |||
| 06-07 Chg. 2 Word |
TWIST; WIA |
The Workforce Information System of Texas: New Data Integrity Process - Update RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 06-07, Change 1 |
10-02-08 |
| 39-08 Word |
TANF/ Choices |
Implementation of Amended Choices Rules Includes Attachments: 1. Chapter 811 Choices Rules Matrix RESCISSIONS: None |
10-03-08 |
| 40-08 Word |
TANF/ Choices |
Local Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Department of State Health Services Contractors Includes Attachments: 1. Memorandum of Understanding Template 2. Referral Form Packet RESCISSIONS: None |
10-03-08 |
| 41-08 Word |
Child Care; ES; FSE&T; Performance; Project RIO; TANF/ Choices; TWIST; WIA; WorkIn Texas.com |
Workforce Automated Systems’ Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2009 RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 61-07 (as of October 31, 2008) |
10-03-08 |
