Policies and Guidance

Policies
Policies posted on this page are considered finalized, approved documents. For a list of any items currently open for comments, please visit our Items for Review page.

After a policy is finalized, subsequent public comments will be considered for future revisions.

Guidance and Communications Documents
These documents are not subject to a review period, but comments are welcome.

Submit comments for any items via the link at the bottom of this page.

COVID-19 Emergency Guidance for WIOA
posted April 8, 2021

Policy and Guidance Glossary
This is a "living document" that contains definitions for many of the technical terms found in our policies and guidance. Updated as needed.

Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board Policies
(Oregon House Bill 3437 renamed Oregon's Workforce Development Board. Policies issued/approved by the Oregon Workforce Investment Board (OWIB) retain full effect until they are revised.)

Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board Policy Development and Issuance

Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board Policy - Minimum Training Expenditures
Attachment A - Numerator-Denominator Detail
Attachment B - Base Year Activities

Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board Policy - Priority of Service
For additional information please refer to the WIOA Desk Reference Priority of Service for WIOA Adult Funds

Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board Policy - Adult and Youth Formula Funding

Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board Policy - Dislocated Worker Formula Funding

Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board Policy - WorkSource Center Operations
(posted 11/1/2021)

WIOA Policies

106(b) Local Workforce Development Areas
106(b) Attachment A - WIOA Local Area Designation Process
106(b) Attachment B - WIOA Local Area Designation Request Form (template) [This form is used to begin the process of changing the boundaries/counties of existing local workforce development areas.]
106(b) Attachment C - Oregon's Designation of Local Workforce Areas for the Implementation of WIOA
106(b) Attachment D - References
106(b) Attachment E - New Local Area Designation Request Form (template) [This form is used to request designation of a new local workforce development area, identify all counties of which it will be comprised, indicate agreement of all affected local chief elected officials. and satisfy the requirements of 20 CFR 679.240 (a-b).]

107(b) Local Workforce Development Board Membership (updated 11/1/2021)
107(b) Attachment A - Local Board Membership Requirements
107(b) Attachment B - LWDB Membership Calculator (Excel)
107(b) Attachment C - Local Board Membership Roster (template) (updated 11/1/2021)
107(b) Attachment D - References

107(c) Appointment and Certification of Local Workforce Development Boards
107(c) Attachment A - LWDB Certification Request Letter (template)
107(c) Attachment B - LWDB Board Certification Process
107(c) Attachment C - References
(PY 2018 Memo on the Revision of LWDB Certification Policy and Process)

107(h) Conflict of Interest

This policy sets out the State’s commitment to ensure system integrity and effective oversight of the workforce system in order to comply with federal laws, regulations, and guidance, and state laws. This policy applies to all members of board subcommittees, work groups, consortia, etc., regardless of whether or not the individual is a board member.

Advisory Opinion from the Oregon Government Ethics Commission
This Advisory Opinion addresses questions regarding Oregon local elected officials who sit on workforce boards, committees, panels, etc.

121 Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Sharing Policy
121 Attachment A - Required Partner Programs, Services, and Activities
121 Attachment B - Access to Required One-Stop Partner Programs and Services
121 Attachment C - MOU Development - Parts I & II
121 Attachment D - Infrastructure Funding Agreements, Cost Allocation Methodology, Other Shared Costs
121 Attachment E - References

(Future home of MOU documents)

121(d) One-Stop Operator Procurement Policy
121 (d) Attachment A - Process for Local Workforce Development Boards as One-Stop Operator
121 (d) Attachment B - References

121(g) One-Stop Certification Policy
121 (g) Attachment A - WSO Centers and Other Sites – Requirements Matrix
121 (g) Attachment B - One-Stop Center Certification Minimum Requirements
121 (g) Attachment C - Certification Documentation Requirements
121 (g) Attachment D - References

(View all One-Stop Certification documents)

122(a) Eligible Training Provider Policy

129(a) Youth Eligibility
129(a) References

Access to Layoff Assistance
Attachment A - Layoff Assistance Request Form
Attachment B - Layoff Assistance Quarterly Status Report Form

Financial Management and Administrative Standards

Incident Reporting

Non-Criminal Grievance and Complaints

Record Retention Schedule

Measurable Skill Gain

Monitoring System

Basic Skills Deficient

Program Engagement - Enrollment, Exit and Services
Attachment A - Services (updated 11/10/2021)

Guidance Letters, Technical Assistance, and Communications Documents

Guidance Related to the Flexibility and Innovative Uses of Layoff Aversion Funding During the Era of COVID-19

Layoff Aversion Reporting Template (for use with the preceding guidance )

One-Stop Centers (definitions of locations) - [currently under revision]

Point of Contact Staff for Local Workforce Development Areas/Boards

WIOA Implementation Communications - Oregon

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