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.
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Fiscal Policies
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Policy and Guidance Glossary
This is a "living document" that contains definitions for many of the technical terms found on 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
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 request the 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
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)
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.
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
122(a) Eligible Training Provider Policy
The ETP list and application can be found at http://wioa.weebly.com/eligible-training-providers.html
129(a) Youth Eligibility
129(a) References
134(c) Career and Training Services
134(c) Attachment A - WIOA Service Definitions Table (sortable)
134(c) Attachment B - References
Guidance Letters, Technical Assistance, and Communications Documents
"Career Pathways" Definition - Oregon
Documentation Requirements (Interim Guidance on Documenting Participant Information)
Local Plan Guidance
Local Plan Modifications (Program Year 2018) - Guidance letter
Attachment A - Local Plan Modification Submission Procedure
Details the requirements surrounding the required two-year review and potential modification of local plans.
Attachment A - Local Plan Modification Submission Procedure
Details the requirements surrounding the required two-year review and potential modification of local plans.
Lower Living Standard Income Level and Poverty Guidelines (for determining "low income" status)
2017 tables
2018 tables
Non-Criminal Grievances and Complaints
Provides a description of the procedure by which an individual may initiate/submit a non-criminal complaint or grievance associated with Oregon’s workforce system or programs.
One-Stop Centers (definitions of locations) - [currently under revision]
Point of Contact Staff for Local Workforce Development Areas/Boards
A list of HECC/OWI staff who have been designated to assist with technical assistance, resources, and information, by local WDB affiliation.
WIOA Implementation Communications - Oregon
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