OWD Issuances
The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) establishes policy for the local regions based on federal law, policy, and guidance. Current OWD Issuances are available below.
| TITLE | DESCRIPTION | ATTACHMENTS/FAQ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OWD Issuance 25-2021: Statewide Change Request Policy | The purpose of this policy is to establish and clarify Office of Workforce Development (OWD) guidance on requested changes to the statewide case-management system. This Issuance establishes acceptable types of change requests and shifts responsibility for data integrity from OWD's Customer Support unit (CSU) to the Local Workforce Development Boards (Local WDBs), their service providers, and all Job Center Staff. OWD understands there will be instances when a change to the statewide case-management system is necessary, therefore, this policy identifies circumstances that warrant a change to an improperly or inaccurately entered electronic record and outlines the process to request and make such a change. The change request process now requires staff to upload a copy of the "summary of information" page associated with submitted change requests to the appropriate record. | 25-2021 FAQ | 04/13/2022 |
| OWD Issuance 24-2021: WIOA Annual Agreement: Applicable Laws and Regulations | This Issuance identifies various laws and regulations that Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) sub-recipients and pass through entities (PTE) must adhere to. | 04/13/2022 | |
| OWD Issuance 23-2021: Document Management | The purpose of this Issuance is to provide guidance for uniform, paperless documentation of electronic records including participant files and other documents associated with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Titles I and III. Standardized collection of participant information expedites participant eligibility determinations, provides better access to providers, and reduces staff time and costs. Furthermore, this document addresses the timely entry of participant data/documentation into the case management system. | 03/25/2022 | |
| OWD Issuance 22-2021: Subsequent Designation of Local Workforce Development Areas | This Issuance provides guidance and establishes the procedures regarding subsequent designation of Local Workforce Development Areas (LWDA) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The Govenor must evaluate whether local areas continue to meet the requirements for subsequent designation during each four-year State planning cycle. To facilitate this, Cheif Local Elected Officials (CLEO) and Local Workforce Development Boards (WDB) must request subsequent designation as an LWDA by December 31 prior to the submission of the 4-year State Plan. | Attachment 1: Request for Subsequent Designation Form | 03/14/2022 |
| OWD Issuance 21-2021: Local Area Designation Policies and Procedures | Local Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) and units of government may submit a request for designation as a Local Workforce Development Area (WDA) at any time. This Issuance transmits Office of Workforce Development (OWD) policy and procedures that all entities must follow when making new designations requests, in compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Sec. 106 and implementing regulations. |
Att. 1: Local Workforce Development Area Designation Policies and Procedures Att. 2: Intent to Request Designation Form Att. 3: Local Area Designation Application Att. 4: Local Area Designation Preliminary Checklist |
03/14/2022 |
| OWD Issuance 20-2021: WIOA Title I Waiver: Out of School Youth Expenditure |
The State of Missouri received approval for a waiver of the WIOA Out-of-School (OSY) expenditure requirement for program year 21 (PY 21). Local WDBs have the opportunity to request this waiver to reduce their OSY expenditure requirement from 75% to 50% for the applicable program year. Part of the waiver lifecycle requires states to estimate and regularly assess performance and progress toward achieving state goals. This issuance provides guidance on the policy, procedure, and data reporting for the WIOA OSY expenditure waiver for PY 21 funds in the local workforce development areas. |
01/31/2022 | |
| OWD Issuance 19-2021: Pseudo Social Security Number Policy | This Issuance provides state-imposed guidance and establishes procedures regarding the use of pseudo Social Security Numbers (SSNs) in the statewide case management system (MoJobs). A pseudo SSN is an unauthentic nine-digit number generated when an individual prefers not to provide their real SSN. | 01/14/2022 | |
| OWD Issuance 18-2021: WIOA Expenditure Policy | This Issuance clarifies the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Annual Agreement (OWD-Local WDB contract for Program Year (PY) 2021, or subsequent PYs) that sets the maximum percentage of WIOA formula funds used for operations and administrative needs. | Attachment 1: Line Item Descriptions | 01/07/2022 |
| OWD Issuance 17-2021: Coordination of Funding | This Issuance updates requirements for Office of Workforce Development (OWD) staff, staff of one-stop centers, Local Workforce Development Boards (WDB), and sub-recipients concerning coordination of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I (WIOA) with alternate sources of training funds | 12/20/2021 | |
| OWD Issuance 16-2021: Wagner-Peyser / Labor Exchange Policy | This Issuance is designed to provide the case management requirements associated with the Wagner-Peyser program. Provides language necessary to allow staff to understand expectations on service delivery, case management entry requirements, and other functions necessary to facilitate a successful outcome for those customers enrolled into the Wagner-Peyser program. |
Attachment 1: Wagner-Peyser & Labor Exchange Manual |
12/07/2021 |
| OWD Issuance 15-2021: Local and Regional Plan Modification Procedures | This issuance describes Office of Workforce Development (OWD) Procedures for local Workforce Development Boards (local WDBs) to modify Local Plans required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The new procedure distinguishes between immediate Local Plan modifications and modifications that require submission at the end of the second year of the 4-year Local Plan. | 15-2021 Attachment | 12/07/2021 |
| OWD Issuance 14-2021: Wagner-Peyser Documentation Requirements | This Issuance transmits the technical assistance documentation requirements of the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) for the Wagner-Peyser program. Additionally, it includes information on allowable source documentation. |
14-2021 Attachment 14-2021 FAQ |
11/19/2021 |
| OWD Issuance 13-2021: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Work Experiences for Youth Participants | This Issuance is written to transmit the Office of Workforce Development's (OWD) Requirements on Work Experiences for WIOA Youth participants. |
13-2021 Attachment 1 13-2021 Attachment 2 |
10/12/2021 |
| OWD Issuance 12-2021: Advanced Fund Tracking Module Policy | This issuance establishes the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) data collection requirement to capture the cost per participant for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I core program participants who receive training from an Eligible Training Provider (ETP). This policy requires the cost per participant to be captured for each ETP’s program funded through WIOA by requiring the use of the advanced fund tracking data collection methods available through Missouri’s statewide electronic case-management system (MoJobs). The module was developed to help states track program spending and assist with planning future program expenditures. The module allows users to create, manage, update, and track funds by establishing funds for specific time periods and allows for easy tracking when modifications are done to funding levels. | 10/12/2021 | |
| OWD Issuance 11-2021: Sub-State Monitoring Policy | This Issuance updates the Office of Workforce Development's (OWD) Sub-State Monitoring Policy for Local Workforce Development Areas (LWDA) designated under WIOA. Updates include detailed expectations for Annual Reports and required deadlines. | 09/24/2021 | |
| OWD Issuance 10-2021: Missouri Nondiscrimination Plan | This Issuance provides guidance and procedures regarding nondiscrimination and equal opportunity procedures required under Section 188 of WIOA and 29 CFR 38. The Missouri Nondiscrimination Plan provides guidance and procedures for WIOA recipients to adhere to regarding all programs, services, and activities that receive WIOA Title I funds. This policy applies to all WIOA recipients. | 10-2021 Attachment | 09/08/2021 |
| OWD Issuance 09-2021: State Monitoring and Resolution Process | This Issuance provides the Office of Workforce Development's (OWD) monitoring and resolution procedures that comply with the requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) | 09/08/2021 | |
| OWD Issuance 08-2021: Statewide Exit and Enrollment Policy | This Issuance provides Office of Workforce Development (OWD) guidance to Local Workforce Development Boards (Local WDBs) and Workforce Staff regarding co-enrollment, WIOA basic enrollments, WIOA services distinction, common exit procedures, and quarterly follow-up requirements. The WIOA program enrollments require numerous data elements. Therefore, OWD requires co-enrollments linking WIOA Title I programs with specific non-Title I programs such as Wagner-Peyser (WP), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), National Dislocated Worker Grants, which are all programs under the United States Department of Labor (DOL) authority. Additionally this issuance is to ensure the recipient has compiled or is complying with the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of WIOA by collecting and maintaining the required data and records to conduct a statistical or other quantifiable data analyses to verify the recipient's compliance with section of 188 WIOA, 29 CFR 38, and the Missouri Nondiscrimination Plan. |
08-2021 FAQ |
09/08/2021 |
| OWD Issuance 07-2021: Nondiscrimination and EO Corrective Actions - Sanction Policy | This Issuance is written to communicate the Missouri Office of Workforce Development's (OWD) standards for corrective and remedial actions to be applied when violations of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions, Section 188 of WIOA or 29 CFR Part 38, and the Missouri Nondiscrimination Plan are found. These standards apply to any entity to which financial assistance under WIOA Title I is extended, either directly through the OWD or through another WIOA recipient. | 09/08/2021 | |
| OWD Issuance 06-2021: WIOA Compliant Resolution Policy |
The purpose of this issuance is to implement the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), which are contained in section 188 of WIOA (29 U.S.C. 3248). Section 118 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or political affiliation or belief, or, for beneficiaries, applicants, and participants only, on the basis of citizenship status or participation in a WIOA Title I - financially assisted program or activity. This issuance will provide clarification on the application of the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of WIOA and provides uniform procedures for implementing them. |
09/08/2021 | |
| OWD Issuance 05-2021: Designation of Local Equal Opportunity Officers under Section 188 of WIOA |
The purpose of this issuance is to implement the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which are contained in section 188 of WIOA (29 U.S.C. 3248). Section 118 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or political affiliation or belief, or, for beneficiaries, applicants, and participants only, on the basis of citizenship status or participation in a WIOA Title I - financially assisted program or activity. This issuance will provide clarification on the application of the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of WIOA and provides uniform procedures for implementing them. |
09/08/2021 | |
| OWD Issuance 04-2021: Access to Meaningful Services LEP | The purpose of this issuance is to ensure WIOA recipients communicate effectively with individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) by providing meaningful access to aids, benefits, services, or training under a WIOA Title I - financially assisted program or activity. | 09/08/2021 | |
| OWD Issuance 02-2021: Statewide Case Note Policy | This Issuance updates the Office of Workforce Development's (OWD) Statewide Case Note Policy, applicable to all workforce programs, for entries in OWD's statewide electronic case-management system. | 02-2021 Attachment Case Manual | 07/01/2021 |
| OWD Issuance 01-2021: Measurable Skill Gains Policy | This issuance establishes the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) policy and procedures for documenting and recording "Measurable Skill Gains," which is one of the six core measures tracked by the state and reported to the federal government to determine performance outcomes. This Issuance supersedes and rescinds previous guidance on this subject under prior law. | 07/01/2021 | |
| OWD Issuance 18-2020: Statewide Employment Transition Team | This Issuance is written to provide a Statewide Employment Transition Team (ETT) Policy to be utilized across all Local Workforce Development Areas (LWDA). | 06/16/2021 | |
| OWD Issuance 17-2020: Program Year 2021/Fiscal Year 2022 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Allocations to Local Workforce Development Boards for Adult, Youth, and Dislocated Worker Programs Policy | This Issuance provides updated funding information to Local Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) for completion of Planning Budget Summaries (PBS) for PY 2021 and FY 2022 funding under WIOA. 1 | 05/14/2021 | |
| OWD Issuance 11-2020: Local Workforce Development Board Membership and Orientation Requirements, and Recertification Procedures | This Issuance provides guidance on certification documentation for incumbent Local WDB members and future appointees to such Local WDBs. It includes the State’s statutorily required criteria for Chief Elected Officials (CEO) to use when appointing members to the Local WDB. It incorporates the federal regulations regarding Local WDB composition under WIOA. It restates the statutory two-year deadline for Local WDBs to obtain recertification that they are properly constituted as required by WIOA. Local WDBs must document that their membership requirements meet WIOA Section 107 membership criteria to the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) no later than close-of-business April 30, 2021, to avoid non-compliance with WIOA*. |
11-2020 Attachment 1 |
01/20/2021 |
| OWD Issuance 09-2020: Statewide Individual Employment Plan Development Policy | The purpose of this policy is to establish and clarify the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) statewide guidelines for Individual Employment Plans (EP). By creating consistent guidelines, staff are able to provide streamlined services to program participants. |
Attachment 09-2020 FAQ 09-2020 |
10/23/2020 |
| OWD Issuance 08-2020: Sanction Policy | This issuance is to establish an Office of Workforce Development (OWD) sanction process for all sub-recipients of federal grant awards, and state grants, where applicable, in reference to meeting Expenditure and Performance requirements. |
FAQ 08-2020 |
09/22/2020 |
| OWD Issuance 07-2020: Statewide Data Element Validation Policy | The purpose of this policy is to establish a data validation strategy for the WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker, WIOA Youth, Wagner-Peyser (WP), and the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) programs operated by the Office of Workforce Development (OWD). This policy will help ensure the accuracy of quarterly and annual performance reports, safeguards data integrity, and promotes the timely resolution of data anomalies and inaccuracies. This policy supersedes any previous guidance on this topic. |
07-2020 Attachment 1 (posted 05-26-2021)
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09/16/2020 |
| OWD Issuance 06-2020: Trade Adjustment Assistance Reasonable Cost of Training Policy | This Issuance defines the “soft training” caps for Missouri Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) participants and provides guidance to allow TAA staff to determine “reasonable” training and training related costs. | 09/16/2020 | |
| OWD Issuance 05-2020: WIOA Youth Program Eligibility and Documentation Technical Assistance Guidance | This Issuance transmits the Technical Assistance eligibility and documentation requirements of the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) for the WIOA1 Youth Program. It includes source documentation requirements and information on Measurable Skill Gains, Credential Attainment, and minor language changes. |
Applicant Statement 05-2020 Self-Attestation 05-2020 Attachment 05-2020 FAQ 05-2020 |
08/28/2020 |
| OWD Issuance 04-2020: WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs Eligibility and Documentation Technical Assistance Guidance | This Issuance transmits the Technical Assistance eligibility and documentation requirements of the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) for the WIOA1 Adult and Dislocated Worker programs. It includes source documentation requirements and information on Measurable Skill Gains, Credential Attainment, and minor language changes. |
Applicant Statement 04-2020 Self-Attestation 04-2020 Attachment 04-2020 FAQ 04-2020 |
08/28/2020 |
| OWD Issuance 03-2020: Statewide On-the-Job Training Policy | This Issuance conveys operational guidelines for the Office of Workforce Development’s (OWD) On-the-Job Training (OJT) program. The practices and procedures in the attached OJT Program Manual are OWD policy. This Issuance updates previous guidance on this topic, which it supersedes and rescinds. |
03-2020 Attachment 1 03-2020 Attachment 2 FAQ 03-2020 |
08/21/2020 |
| OWD Issuance 02-2020: WIOA Dislocated Worker and Adult Work Experience Policy | This Issuance is written to transmit the Office of Workforce Development’s (OWD) Guidance on Work Experiences for Adult and Dislocated Worker Participants in accordance with the rules and regulations of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA), the WIOA Final Rule, Training and Employment Guidance Letters (TEGLs) published by the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (ETA), and policies of the Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDB). | FAQ 02-2020 (updated 09-23-2021) |
07/30/2020 |
| OWD Issuance 01-2020: Statewide Long-Term Unemployed Policy | The Office of Workforce Development often applies for and receives funding assistance from the U.S Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) in aide in the recovery from major disasters affecting the workforce system in Missouri in the form of Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants (NDWG). Eligible participants under Disaster Recovery NDWGs include long-term unemployed individuals. Each state creates its own definition for “long-term unemployed.” The purpose of this policy is to provide Missouri’s long-term unemployed definition and acceptable source documentation to determine eligibility for its NDWGs. |
FAQ 01-2020 |
07/28/2020 |
| OWD Issuance 22-2019: Eligible Training Provider Policy | Providers of training services under Title I of Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) must meet the eligibility requirements of the law,1 be approved by the State according to the criteria as described in the State Plan, and be approved by Local Workforce Development Boards (WDB) to provide services in Local Workforce Development Areas (LWDA). Local WDBs, therefore, must develop a written, standing policy for selecting and approving eligible training providers (ETP)2. This policy must include required performance levels, procedures for Pell Grant reimbursement to WIOA for tuition,3 and specific terms and expectations of the ETPS. |
FAQ 22-2019 |
05/28/2020 |
| OWD Issuance 21- 2019 C2: Program Year 2020/Fiscal Year 2021 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Allocations to Local Workforce Development Boards for Adult, Youth, and Dislocated Worker Programs Policy | This Issuance provides funding information to Local Workforce Development Boards (WDB) for completion of Planning Budget Summaries (PBS) for PY 2020 and FY 2021 funding under WIOA.1 |
06/02/2020 Updated 09/24/2021 |
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| OWD Issuance 19-2019: Statewide Confidentiality and Information Security Plan Policy |
This Issuance communicates the Office of Workforce Development’s (OWD) updated Confidentiality and Information Security Plan for the Statewide Electronic Case Management System, including protocols for breaches of data, to all appropriate data users and their supervisors. The attached Plan includes a required user attestation form that all staff must sign prior to becoming statewide electronic case management system authorized users. |
FAQ 19-2019 Attachment 19-2019 |
05/11/2021 |
| OWD Issuance 18-2019: Staff Training and Technical Assistance Policy | The purpose of this policy is to establish requirements for training development/preparation and to implement procedures for Local Workforce Development Boards (WDB) to request training approval from the Office of Workforce Development (OWD). | FAQ 18-2019 (posted 08-14-2020) |
03-03-2020 |
| OWD Issuance 16-2019: Using ACT® WorkKeys® Curriculum and WorkKeys® Test Administration in Missouri Job Centers | This Issuance transmits the Office of Workforce Development’s (OWD) guidance on the use and administration of ACT WorkKeys Curriculum and the WorkKeys assessments to Missouri Job Center customers. | 01-09-2020 | |
| OWD Issuance 15-2019: Selection or Designation of Service Providers, including One-Stop Operators, Training Providers, and Youth Providers by Local Workforce Development Boards | This Issuance transmits State policy to align with official guidance1 released by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regarding the procurement of service providers, including One-Stop Operators (OSO) and Youth service providers. A Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) may directly designate some providers. It must competitively select others, including the OSO and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Youth service providers. A single entity may serve the LWDB in more than one service provider role. | 01-09-2020 | |
| OWD Issuance 14-2019: Statewide WIOA Youth Program Incentive Policy | This Issuance transmits the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) guidance to Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) regarding WIOA Youth Incentives in order to conform to federal laws and regulations. | FAQ 14-2019 (updated 05-26-2021) |
12-26-2019 |
| OWD Issuance 13-2019: Statewide Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program Framework and Design Policy | This Issuance transmits the Office of Workforce Development’s (OWD) guidance to local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) regarding the parameters of WIOA Youth program design that includes required Objective Assessments, Individual Service Strategies, case management, and follow-up services. | FAQ 13-2019 (Updated 09-23-2021) |
12-26-2019 |
| OWD Issuance 11-2019: Records Retention Policy | To provide policy regarding the proper disposition or destruction of records. | FAQ 11-2019 (updated 02-25-2021) |
12-06-2019 |
| OWD Issuance 09-2019: Local and Regional Plan Guidelines for Local Workforce Development Boards | This Issuance transmits the guidelines for Local Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) and their partners as required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)1 to produce a comprehensive four-year plan to develop, align and integrate service-delivery strategies and to support the State’s vision and goals. This issuance communicates WIOA statutory requirements and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regulations for Regional and Local Planning activities as well as the State’s interpretations of additional requirements. This Issuance identifies Local Workforce Development Areas (LWDAs) in Missouri that must collaborate to create a Regional Plan. | 10-08-2019 | |
| OWD Issuance 08-2019: Revised Program Year 2019/Fiscal Year 2020 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Allocations to Local Workforce Development Boards for Adult, Youth, and Dislocated Worker Programs Policy | This Issuance provides updated funding information to Local Workforce Development Boards (WDB) for completion of Planning Budget Summaries (PBS) for PY 2019 and FY 2020 funding under WIOA. 1 It rescinds prior guidance related to expired funding. 2 This Issuance also supersedes prior guidance3,4 (for currently active funding) that waived the requirement for Local Plan Modifications based on funding, completion of Planning Budgets and transfer requests, and re-establishes those requirements. | FAQ 08-2019 (posted 04-24-2020) |
04-06-2020 |
| OWD Issuance 04-2019: Missouri Comprehensive Job Center and Affiliate Job Center Certification Evaluation and Criteria | This Issuance communicates Missouri’s process and criteria for evaluating and certifying Comprehensive (full service) Missouri Job Centers (CJC) and Affiliate Job Centers (AJC) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This Issuance supersedes and replaces previous guidance on the subject. |
FAQ 04-2019 04-2019 Attachment 1 |
09-30-2019 |
| DWD Issuance 02-2019: Missouri Job Center WIOA Services Delivery & Referrals |
This Issuance establishes policy on participant access to WIOA services and discusses required procedures for referral to WIOA One-Stop Partners for additional services. This Issuance rescinds DWD Issuance 17-2012 dated 03/01/13 and DWD Issuance 24-2015 dated 06/15/16. |
07-12-2019 | |
| DWD Issuance 01-2019: One-Stop Center MOU & Infrastructure Funding Agreements |
This Issuance conveys guidance for Local Workforce Development Boards (Local WDBs), Chief Elected Officials (CEOs), and one-stop center Required Partners to manage creation of a local infrastructure cost-allocation agreement. The deadline for advising the State of an impasse in completing the agreement is given, as is the deadline for submission of infrastructure budgets. Procedures are discussed whereby a State-determined infrastructure-cost allocation mechanism would be triggered if a local agreement is not reached prior to the State deadline. The appeals process for disputing the contribution required of a one-stop partner by such a State mechanism is described. This Issuance rescinds DWD Issuance 12-2015 dated 12/22/15 and 08-2016 dated 12/27/16. |
01-2019 Attachment 1 01-2019 Attachment 2 01-2019 Attachment 3 01-2019 Attachment 4 MOU IFA FAQ |
07-01-2019 |
| DWD Issuance 14-2018: Transfer Amount Allowable between Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Adult Program and Dislocated Worker Program Funding Streams Policy | This Issuance updates procedures for Local Workforce Development Board (WDB) transfers of formula allocations between the WIOA1 Title I Adult program and Dislocated Worker program. All transfer requests, of any amount, must be submitted for State approval through the Division of Workforce Development (DWD) electronic Financial Reporting System (FRS). Additionally, the State reinstates the requirement that a Local Plan Modification must be submitted for any such transfer exceeding twenty percent (20%) of the original annual allocation or re-allotted formula allocation. Previous guidance2 on these transfer amount procedures and related Plan Modification requirements is herein rescinded. | 05-31-2019 | |
| OWD Issuance 07-2018: Federal Income Level Guidelines for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Eligibility Determinations | This Issuance addresses the use of the annual 70 Percent LLSIL guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA), and the annual Poverty Level guidelines issued by the Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of HHS. These two sets of income guidelines are used, alternately, as circumstances require and in conjunction with the criteria in Section 3(36)1 of WIOA2 to determine low-income eligibility for WIOA Title I programs. In the past, the Division of Workforce Development (DWD) has created a new Issuance twice a year to mark the release of these guidelines by the two federal agencies. Going forward, this Issuance will serve as guidance for applying income tests, and updated numbers will be posted electronically in the Issuances table on jobs.mo.gov as soon as they are available, without an accompanying Issuance change. Persons subscribing to electronic alerts for new Issuances will continue to receive notices when the numbers are updated. | Attachment Income Level Guidelines (updated 04-13-2021) |
02-19-2019 |
| DWD Issuance 06-2018: Supplemental Wage Information for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Performance Reporting | This Issuance provides guidance on using Supplemental Wage Information (SWI) to meet the performance accountability requirements in Section 1161 of WIOA2 and WIOA implementing regulations3 for Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA) performance reporting. It expands the previous Issuance to include guidance on SWI procedures for reporting on the WIOA Title I Youth program. It also updates information about acceptable and available sources of information. This Issuance supersedes and rescinds previous guidance from the Division of Workforce Development (DWD) on the use of supplemental data for performance reporting.4 | 11-20-2018 | |
| DWD Issuance 04-2018: Participant Activity Codes, Durations, and Definitions | The Division of Workforce Development (DWD) previously issued guidance on activity codes as well as correlating durations and definitions.1 This Issuance replaces previous guidance regarding activity codes, durations, and definitions. Major revisions are made herein to the SNAP section, and additional WIOA2 codes are added herein. Definitions are changed herein, and changes are made herein to durations. This revised guidance provides workforce system staff with appropriate Participant Activity Codes and Definitions for use in Missouri Job Center WIOA programs and the statewide electronic case management system. |
FAQ 04-2018 Attachment 04-2018 |
11-14-2018 |
| DWD Issuance 02-2018: Missouri Address Confidentiality Program | This issuance provides guidance for managing records of customers participating in the Missouri address confidentiality program, also known as “Safe at Home.” | FAQ 02-2018 (01/16/2019) |
10-09-2018 |
| DWD Issuance 34-2017: Rescinded and Active Policy Issuances Checklist |
This Issuance lists Division of Workforce Development (DWD) policies that have been rescinded by subsequent Issuances or administratively rescinded (without the action of a superseding or replacement Issuance) since October 2016. A list of current Issuances, as of the date of this Issuance, also is provided. |
07-05-2018 | |
| DWD Issuance 33-2017: Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Policy; Accommodation Policy | This Issuance updates the Division of Workforce Development (DWD) policy on Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation, and Accommodation. This revision conforms to policy updates1, 2 issued by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) since DWD issued the previous guidance.3 That Issuance is superseded and rescinded by this guidance. | 06-27-2018 | |
| DWD Issuance 28-2017: Credential Attainment Policy |
This Issuance clarifies the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)1 Credential Attainment performance measure by defining what constitutes a “recognized postsecondary credential.” It supersedes and rescinds previous Division of Workforce Development (DWD) guidance2 on credentials, certificates, and diplomas. |
FAQ 28-2017 (updated 03-11-2021) |
06-05-2018 |
| DWD Issuance 27-2017: Public Communications and Official Requests for Information |
This Issuance updates and clarifies Division of Workforce Development (DWD) policy for its employees — and for its contracted sub-recipients — on the handling of media inquiries, the delivery of public information (including the use of social media), and the handling of federal, State, and local government requests for information. It supersedes and rescinds prior guidance1 on these topics. |
06-05-2018 | |
| DWD Issuance 23-2017: Incumbent Worker Training Policy |
This Issuance describes allowable funding expenditures for work-based training of existing workers and prohibits duplication of training funds. It rescinds, updates, and supersedes previous guidance on this topic.1 This Issuance also specifies the formal Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Agreement that is required between a Local Workforce Development Board (Local WDB) and an employer. [This Issuance rescinds DWD Issuance 25-2015 dated 06/15/16.] |
Attachment 23-2017 FAQ 23-2017 |
04-30-2018 |
| DWD Issuance 22-2017: Effectiveness in Serving Employers Performance Measure |
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)1 requires recordkeeping for six primary performance indicators. These indicators provide the accountability2 required by WIOA and are obtained as specified by WIOA’s implementing regulations.3 This Issuance explains to workforce system staff how to properly identify and record in the statewide electronic case management system those employer services they deliver which count toward the sixth of these measures—Effectiveness in Serving Employers. |
04-04-2018 | |
| DWD Issuance 16-2017: Disseminating Notices for Equal Opportunity Complaints and WIOA Complaints & Grievances |
This Issuance updates, supersedes and rescinds previous guidance1 identifying who must receive notification of the right to pursue complaints or grievances related to Equal Opportunity (EO) issues or programmatic delivery of programs and services. This Issuance identifies those persons from whom workforce staff must obtain and retain a signed acknowledgment of notification of those rights. It also incorporates changes in federal and State laws, regulations, and policies that have become effective since the previous guidance. At a future date, the final, adopted version of Missouri’s Nondiscrimination Plan 2 (formerly known as the Methods of Administration) will incorporate the guidance in this Issuance. |
12-15-2017 | |
| DWD Issuance 13-2017: Statewide Supportive Services Policy |
This Issuance provides guidance on the allowance, approval, and payment of Supportive Services authorized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).1 It supersedes and rescinds prior guidance2 on this topic to accord with newer federal workforce development law and regulations. |
08-20-2019 | |
| DWD Issuance 12-2017: Minimum Standards for Assistive Technologies in Missouri Job Centers | This Issuance establishes minimum standards of the Division of Workforce Development (DWD) to ensure that programs and services delivered through Missouri One-Stop Job Centers and Affiliate Job Centers are physically and programmatically accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. Toward that end, this policy specifically addresses the provision of Assistive Technologies. It leaves the logistical disposition of those resources to the discretion of the Local Workforce Development Board (Local WDB). The responsibility for monitoring local adherence to these standards shall be the responsibility of the Local WDB's Local Equal Opportunity (EO) Officer.1 | 11-09-2017 | |
| DWD Issuance 09-2017: Prohibitions on Data Transfer Policy | This Issuance conveys current Division of Workforce Development (DWD) policy restricting use of workforce program participant data. This policy applies to Workforce Development Boards (Local WDB), State and local educational institutions, and agency partners in the implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).1 It also applies to all sub-recipients or vendors of these entities. | 11-03-2017 | |
| DWD Issuance 06-2017: Differentiating Reportable Individuals from Participants, Change 1 |
Change 1 for this Issuance addresses a technical correction due to revised federal guidance. An initial assessment of skill levels and supportive services needs does trigger inclusion as a participant. The references and Tables 1 and 2 in Attachment 2 are revised accordingly. This Issuance provides guidance for workforce system staff to distinguish a “reportable individual” from a “participant” when calculating performance outcome measures, in line with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)1 and its implementing regulations. |
01-16-2018 | |
| DWD Issuance 19-2016: Ethical Requirements for Chief Elected Officials and Local Workforce Development Boards | This Issuance summarizes the federal and State laws, regulations, and contractual obligations governing transparency and integrity in decisions made, and actions taken, by Chief Elected Officials (CEO) and Local Workforce Development Boards (WDB) for their Local Workforce Development Areas (LWDA). It expands and updates previous guidance in this area and supersedes and rescinds that Issuance. This Issuance identifies existing federal and State ethics requirements but creates no new policies. [This Issuance rescinds and supersedes DWD Issuance 15-2011, “Transparency and Integrity in Local Workforce Investment Board Decisions,” dated May 30, 2012.] | 08-20-2019 | |
| DWD Issuance 14-2016: Determining Basic Skills Deficiencies for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Applicants/Participants | This Issuance provides guidance to Local Workforce Development Areas regarding the assessments used for basic skills testing in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financially assisted programs. | 08-20-2019 | |
| DWD Issuance 10-2016: Priority of Service for Veterans and Eligible Spouses | This Issuance updates legal and regulatory amendments and procedures regarding providing priority of service for veterans and their eligible spouses who are customers of Missouri Job Centers. [This issuance supersedes and replaces DWD Issuance 09-2008, “Priority of Service to Veterans,” dated January 20, 2009.] | 02-01-2017 | |
| DWD Issuance 09-2016: Implementation of the Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act | This Issuance is to impart to the Missouri Workforce Development System the Final Rule for implementing Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).1 This Rule is codified as Part 38 of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations and enforced by the Civil Rights Center (CRC) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). A copy of the rule, as published in the Federal Register on December 2, 2016, is included as Attachment 1 to this Issuance. | 01-18-2017 | |
| DWD Issuance 06-2016: Exemptions from Unemployment Insurance Wage Reporting for Participants in Work-relief or Work-training Programs Who Are Employed by Governmental Entities or by 501(c)(3) Not-for-profit Entities | This Issuance describes the exemption from Unemployment Insurance (UI) reporting requirements for the wages of certain participants in work-relief and work-training programs. This includes internships, work experiences, transitional jobs, disaster relief employment, summer employment opportunities, and other employment opportunities authorized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). | 11-08-2016 | |
| DWD Issuance 26-2015: Adult Education Classes to Prepare Workforce Customers to Achieve a High School Equivalency | This Issuance establishes Division of Workforce Development (DWD) policy on eligible providers for customer Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) training preparatory to sitting for a high-school equivalency exam. Concurrently, it reaffirms the primacy of the authority of the AEL Office of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to certify provider eligibility. | 06-24-2016 | |
| DWD Issuance 23-2015: Policy on Reports and Complaints about Criminal Fraud, Waste, Abuse, or Other Criminal Activity Related to Federal Awards | This Issuance updates requirements for mandatory disclosure of information or complaints regarding fraud, waste, abuse, or other criminal activity associated with the use of federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) or Wagner-Peyser Act funds. | 06-14-2016 | |
| DWD Issuance 22-2015: Policy on Designation of a Local Fiscal Agent by the Chief Elected Official | This Issuance describes the circumstances and process whereby a Chief Elected Official (CEO) may delegate the management of Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA) grant funds to a Local Fiscal Agent (LFA). That LFA can be an entity simultaneously performing other functions for the Local Workforce Development Board (Board). | 06-22-2016 | |
| DWD Issuance 04-2015: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program Expenditures Guidance Policy | This Issuance is written to transmit the Division of Workforce Development’s (DWD) guidance to Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDB) regarding WIOA Youth program expenditures. | FAQ 04-2015 (posted 12-18-2020) |
08-12-2015 |
| DWD Issuance 16-2014: WIOA Standing Youth Committees Requirements | Sets forth the WIOA’s vision of the local Workforce Development Board’s (LWDB) involvement in the Youth program design and implementation. | 06/26/2015 | |
| DWD Issuance 04-2011: Food Provided at Planned Events | The purpose of this Issuance is to provide a formal policy regarding food provided at planned events, i.e., trainings/meetings. | 10/22/2018 |
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Local Workforce Development Board Membership and Orientation Requirements, and Recertification Procedures |
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Local Workforce Development Board Membership and Orientation Requirements, and Recertification Procedures |