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Fiscal year 2024 RESEA grant funding and state plan guidance
Summary ETA gave states fiscal year 2024 grant amounts, operating rules and state plan instructions for the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment program. Applications were due April 8, 2024. The letter’s original state allocation table was corrected by UIPL No. 08-24, Change 1; readers should use the corrected table for those figures.
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Federal guidance
Agency
U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA)
Document number
UIPL No. 08-24
Date issued
February 21, 2024
Status
Active
The letter prints a Continuing expiration designation and rescinds nothing. Its original Attachment I allocation table was expressly replaced by corrected Attachment I in UIPL No. 08-24, Change 1, issued March 22, 2024; use that change for allocations.
Status last verified October 24, 2026
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CLASSIFICATION
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION Unemployment Insurance
ADVISORY SYSTEM CORRESPONDENCE SYMBOL
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OUI/DL
Washington, D.C. 20210 DATE
February 21, 2024
ADVISORY: UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO. 08-24
TO: STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES
FROM: BRENT PARTON
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Funding Allotments and Operating Guidance for
Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reemployment Services and Eligibility
Assessment (RESEA) Grants
1. Purpose. To provide guidelines for the FY 2024 UI RESEA grants and to invite State
Workforce Agencies to submit a RESEA State Plan.
2. Action Requested. The U.S. Department of Labor’s (Department’s) Employment and
Training Administration (ETA) requests state agency administrators to provide information
contained in this Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) to appropriate staff. This
information should be shared with staff working in the following program areas, as well as
other relevant staff: the UI program; workforce programs administered under the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), including the Wagner-Peyser Act-funded
Employment Service (ES); and workforce information/labor market information programs.
States requesting funding to continue a current RESEA program or to implement a new
RESEA program during FY 2024 must submit a RESEA State Plan. The submission must
contain all required information described in this UIPL and be submitted via
https://www.grants.gov/ by April 8, 2024.
3. Summary and Background.
a. Summary – This UIPL provides general operating guidance for the RESEA program for
FY 2024: (a) definitions for RESEA-specific terms; (b) funding details, including the
base-funding formula for state grants, outcome payments, and evaluation set-aside costs;
(c) program design, including covered populations, promoting program equity, and a
discussion about remote and virtual service delivery; (d) program operations, including
the involvement of UI agency staff and performance reporting requirements; (e)
evidence-based interventions and evaluation requirements; and (f) the RESEA State Plan
submission process.
RESCISSIONS EXPIRATION DATE
None Continuing
This UIPL is published concurrently as a Training and Employment Guidance Letter
(TEGL) No. 11-23. The joint UIPL/TEGL reflects the shared responsibilities across UI
and workforce programs in conducting RESEA activities. The guidance documents are
identical other than non-substantive changes to formatting.
b. Background – Since 2005, the Department and participating state UI agencies have
leveraged the voluntary UI Reemployment and Eligibility Assessment (REA) program
and its successor, the voluntary RESEA program, to address individual reemployment
needs of unemployment compensation (UC) claimants and to prevent and detect UC
improper payments. Because there is strong evidence that these types of reemployment
programs and service delivery strategies are effective, they remain a high priority for the
Department. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, Public Law 115-123 (BBA), enacted on
February 9, 2018, included amendments to the Social Security Act (SSA) creating a
permanent authorization for the RESEA program. The RESEA provisions are contained
in Section 30206 of the BBA, enacting new Section 306 of the SSA. The permanent
RESEA program includes phased implementation that spans several years, as explained
in UIPL No. 13-21, Section 3.b. Major implementation components are summarized in
Attachment V to this UIPL.
The purposes of the RESEA program are identified in Section 306(b) of the SSA:
(1) To improve employment outcomes of UC recipients and reduce the average
duration of UC receipt through employment;
(2) To strengthen program integrity and reduce improper UC payments through the
detection and prevention of such payments to ineligible individuals;
(3) To promote alignment with WIOA’s broader vision of increased program
integration and service delivery for job seekers, including UC claimants; and
(4) To establish RESEA as an entry point for UC claimants into other workforce
system partner programs.
Beginning in FY 2023, states must, as required by Section 303(c)(2), SSA, dedicate a
percentage of RESEA funding to evidence-based interventions with a high or moderate
causal evidence rating that improve employment and earnings outcomes for RESEA
participants. For FY 2024 the evidence-based percentage remains 25 percent. Please
note that this percentage will increase to 40 percent in FY 2025. During FY 2024, states
may continue to reference REA studies with a high or moderate causal rating to meet the
25-percent evidence-based requirement.
To best align with RESEA’s evidence-based requirements, the Department strongly
encourages states participating in RESEA to adopt a “culture of evidence.” A culture of
evidence is an environment where learning is valued and prioritized, and evidence is
recognized as an essential tool for supporting continuous learning and program
improvement. Building evidence is embraced as an opportunity to demonstrate growth or
progress, rather than a compliance requirement. Evidence is developed using multiple
sources such as program evaluations, program monitoring, and routine analyses of
administrative and other performance data. A culture of evidence depends on a dynamic
growing and changing evidence base, rather a single study, and is best supported when
evidence-building activities, such as evaluation, are integrated during the early stages of
program design, and continued throughout program operations as part of a continuous
cycle of learning and improvement.
4. Guidance.
a. Definitions. To reflect the increased opportunity for innovation provided by the
permanently authorized RESEA program, and to assist states in conducting RESEA
planning and performance reporting, several definitions were introduced in FY 2020 that
will continue, unchanged, in FY 2024. These definitions identify minimum levels of
service delivery. States are strongly encouraged to identify and integrate additional
services that respond to UC claimants’ reemployment needs.
Each definition includes information on how the item should be reported on the RESEA
State Plan and the quarterly RESEA activity report (ETA 9128). See Attachment II for
the RESEA State Plan template. See Employment and Training (ET) Handbook No. 401,
5 th Edition, and Section 4.d.v.B. of this UIPL for additional information on the ETA
9128.
i. Initial RESEA – The term “initial RESEA” refers to the first meeting between an
RESEA service provider and a UC claimant who responded to an official notification
of selection and required participation in RESEA services. As described in Section
4.d.ii. of this UIPL, every RESEA participant must be scheduled an initial RESEA.
A. Minimum requirements for an initial RESEA. The initial RESEA is
considered “completed” when, at a minimum, all of the following services
have been provided:
(1) A UC eligibility review that is conducted on a one-on-one basis, including
review of work search activities (if the work search requirement has not
been waived for the claimant) and referral to adjudication if an issue or
potential issue(s) is identified;
(2) Customized labor market and career information based on an assessment
of the claimant’s needs;
(3) Co-enrollment in the Wagner-Peyser Act-funded ES program;
(4) Support, to the extent needed, for the claimant in the development of an
individual reemployment plan tailored to the claimant’s needs; and
(5) Referral and information provided for additional reemployment services,
and other American Job Center services, resources, and trainings (as
appropriate).
The above list identifies the minimum requirements for an initial RESEA.
States may add additional activities or services as part of their initial RESEA
meeting respective service delivery design. Additional information and
requirements on RESEA services are found in Sections 4.c. of this UIPL.
B. Reporting instructions for RESEA State Plan. Report under Element 12a.
Total Number of RESEAs Projected to be Completed (see Attachment II of
this UIPL). This element records both the initial and subsequent completed
RESEA sessions.
C. Reporting instructions for ETA 9128. Report under Item 3, Number of
RESEAs completed (see Section 4.a.i.A. of this UIPL).
ii. Subsequent RESEA – States will determine the extent to which they require any
subsequent RESEAs as part of their service delivery model in addition to referrals to
reemployment services. The term “subsequent RESEA” refers to any follow-on
RESEA meetings.
A. Minimum requirements for a subsequent RESEA. The subsequent RESEA
is considered “completed” when, at a minimum, all of the following services
have been provided:
(1) A UC eligibility review that is conducted on a one-on-one basis, including
review of work search activities (if such activities have not been waived)
and referral to adjudication if an issue or potential issue(s) is identified ;
and
(2) Review of the claimant’s activities to determine if additional assistance is
needed to support the claimant’s return to suitable work at the earliest
possible date. Additionally, if the claimant is required to search for work
as a condition of UC eligibility, the state should provide any additional
assistance necessary to support the claimant’s compliance with the state’s
work search requirements.
States have the opportunity for significant innovation in their service-delivery
design. This includes the extent to which they require subsequent RESEA
sessions, how many subsequent RESEAs to provide, and identifying the most
effective method in making referrals to additional reemployment services.
B. Reporting instructions for RESEA State Plan. Report under Element 12a.
Total Number of RESEAs Projected to be Completed, (see Attachment II of
this UIPL). This element records both the initial and subsequent completed
RESEA sessions.
C. Reporting instructions for ETA 9128. The ETA 9128 has been revised to
capture data on subsequent (in addition to initial) RESEA activities and
account for individuals selected for RESEA that are later determined to be
incorrectly selected or ineligible for RESEA participation. The UIPL
discussing the additional items will be published in March 2024.
The ETA 9128 report must be completed by states quarterly and submitted no
later than the 20 th day of the second month following the quarter of reference,
i.e., February 20, May 20, August 20, and November 20.
Before its quarterly submission, states must review the ETA 9128 Workload
report for accuracy. In addition to appropriate RESEA staff members, this
review must include state UI staff members.
iii. Reemployment Services – States must develop processes to refer RESEA
participants to reemployment services, including those services provided using
RESEA funding, and those provided through other programs. In support of RESEA’s
goal of greater alignment with WIOA, reemployment services include, but are not
limited to, activities identified as career services under Section 134 I(2), WIOA, and
further detailed at 20 CFR 678.430.
Each state will identify the types and quantity of reemployment services provided but
must ensure that its respective RESEA program design and the services provided
supplement, rather than supplant, federal, state, and local public funds that would
otherwise be expended on reemployment services in the absence of an RESEA
program.
Referrals to reemployment services resulting from RESEA are captured on the ETA
9128, items 4-5, and in each state’s RESEA state plan narrative describing service
delivery. ETA will also collect additional information via the Workforce Integrated
Performance System for claimants referred to the ES program and other WIOA
partners by RESEA.
A. Reporting instructions for RESEA State Plan. States must describe referral
process in the appropriate narrative sections.
B. Reporting instructions for ETA 9128. Report under item 4, Number
reporting for reemployment services or training and item 5, Number reporting
for reemployment services. These items capture reemployment services
resulting from RESEA.
iv. Training – In the context of RESEA, training includes training services identified
under Section 134(c)(3), WIOA, and 20 CFR 680.200, as well as any other training
program approved by the state’s UI agency. It is expected that training resulting from
an RESEA referral will align with the statutory purposes of RESEA by making use of
available labor market information, business services, and other resources to directly
link the training to a specific job or in-demand occupation. RESEA funds may not be
used to support training activities.
A. Reporting instructions for RESEA State Plan. Training is not reported on
the RESEA State Plan.
B. Reporting instructions for ETA 9128. Report the number of claimants that
report to training as a result of RESEA referral under the following: item 4,
Number reporting for reemployment services or training, and item 6, Number
reporting for training.
C. Other important items to note. Training activities resulting from RESEA
referrals will be reported through the workforce program reporting structures.
b. Funding. The following section describes: (i) funding availability; (ii) the base-funding
formula for state grants; (iii) allowable uses of these state grants; (iv) removal of
administrative cost limitations; (v) evaluation set-aside funds; (vi) a note on the average
costs of Initial RESEAs and Subsequent RESEAs; and (vii) the period of performance for
these state grants. Allowable costs may not exceed the state’s formula allocation, as
provided in Attachment I.
The awards presented in this UIPL are subject to the availability of Federal funds. The
amounts identified in Attachment I are based on the authorized a FY 2024 funding level
of $382,000,000 as identified in Section 251(b)(2)(E) of the Balanced Budget and
Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, Public Law 99-117, as amended by the Fiscal
Responsibility Act of 2023, Public Law 118-5. The funding level is distributed across
three funding streams:
• eighty-nine (89) percent ($339,980,000) awarded to states via the base-funding
formula (see Section 4.b.i. of this UIPL);
• ten (10) percent ($38,200,000 ) awarded to states for outcome payments (see Section
306(f)(2), SSA); and
• one (1) percent ($3,820,000) reserved by the Department to conduct research and
provide technical assistance (see Section 306(f)(3), SSA).
Grant recipients may be required to revise budget documents prior to award execution to
account for discrepancies among estimated funding availability, funding requests, and
actual award amounts.
i. Base-Funding Formula for State Grants – The Department began in FY 2021 to
determine each state’s maximum RESEA base award using a formula allocation
based on the state’s Insured Unemployment Rate (IUR) and the size of its civilian
labor force. The final RESEA base funding allocation formula was published in the
Federal Register on August 8, 2019 (84 Fed. Reg. 39,018). Following the
Congressional notification process in Section 303(g), SSA, the Department made a
series of temporary formula modifications to the implementation of the RESEA base-
funding formula, and recently notified Congress of a permanent modification to the
Department’s methodology for calculating states’ carry-over balances that are used to
determine states’ RESEA base formula allocations. An explanation of base-funding
formula carry-over changes is provided in Section 4(b)(i)(C) of this UIPL.
Attachment I provides state-level formula allocations of RESEA base funding. Grant
recipients may be required to revise budget documents prior to award execution to
account for discrepancies among estimated funding availability, funding requests, and
actual award amounts.
The formula allocation includes provisions intended to stabilize funding from year to
year, and to incentivize the timely expenditure of RESEA funds. These include a
hold harmless provision, minimum funding clause, and carry -over threshold.
A. Hold harmless. In FY 2024, each state will receive no less than an amount
equal to at least 95 percent of its FY 2022 allotment.
B. Minimum funding. No state will receive an amount equal to less than 0.28
percent of the total available funding for FY 2021 RESEA’s base -funding
level or $498,400.
C. Carry-over Limits. The RESEA base funding allocation formula published on
August 8, 2019 allowed a state, to ensure states’ timely expenditure of
RESEA funding, to carry over up to 30 percent of its previous FY’s grant
award into the new FY. In FYs 2021 and 2022, the Department, applied the
Congressional notification process described in Section 306(g), SSA, to delay
implementation of the carry-over provision to FY 2023 at a temporarily-
increased carry-over limit of 60 percent. Training and Employment Notice
(TEN) No. 23-22 further clarified that any reductions to state funding
resulting from exceeding the carry-over limit occur in the year following the
occurrence of the carry-over, rather than concurrently.
Using the authority and notification process in Section 306(g), SSA, the
Department informed Congress on December 11, 2023 of additional
modifications to the Department’s implementation of the carry-over
limitation; the change will take effect March 10, 2024 and be applied to FY
2024 RESEA awards. Specifically, carry-over will be assessed based on the
expenditure of funds awarded the FY before the preceding FY. Applying this
change, any adjustments to FY 2024 allocations will be based on initial FY
2021 RESEA state base fund awards that were carried-into FY 2023 as of
September 30, 2023.
Beginning in FY 2024, the permanent 30 percent carry-over threshold will be
implemented, and total state base funding, including any optional
reallocations (i.e., “end of year funding”) will be factored into the
Department’s carry-over assessments. Outcome Payments, awarded under
Section 306(f)(2), SSA, will continue to be excluded from carry-over
balances.
ii. RESEA Outcome Payments. The Department will award outcome payments to
states participating in the RESEA program that, in the previous FY, met or exceeded
certain outcome goals. These outcome payments will increase the amount otherwise
awarded to a state in its base-funding allocation, in accordance with Section
306(f)(2), SSA. See 86 Fed. Reg. 57,856, published on October 19, 2021, for
additional details. On October 6, 2023, the Department published TEN No. 07-23
providing states with a midyear analysis of the RESEA performance levels. ETA will
award FY 2023 outcome payments in March 2024.
iii. Allowable Use of Funds – When a state applies for RESEA funding, the state is
agreeing to integrate the RESEA program with other workforce partner programs,
including services funded under WIOA and the Wagner-Peyser Act, and to co-enroll
all RESEA participants into the ES program. RESEA funds must be used to support
states in providing initial RESEAs, subsequent RESEAs (where determined
appropriate by the state), and reemployment services (where determined appropriate
by the state).
These funds must supplement the level of Federal, state, and local public funds that
are already expended to provide reemployment services and eligibility assessments to
individuals receiving UC. Thus, only reemployment or other service costs that are a
direct result of a claimant’s participation in the RESEA program may be reimbursed
using RESEA funds.
RESEA funds may not supplant UI grant funds devoted to other state UI program
enforcement or program eligibility review activities. This includes Federal, state, or
local funds devoted to providing reemployment services to UC claimants. Moreover,
RESEA funds may not be used to pay for training services, or to purchase or pay for
licenses for an assessment tool (e.g., the Transferable Occupation Relationship
Quotient). Funding for RESEA state staff may not be obligated for use at a future
date, and the obligation may only occur at the time the staff performs services on the
project.
Beginning in FY 2024, ETA will authorize states to use a percentage of their RESEA
funding to provide limited supportive services to support selected claimants’
participation in RESEA activities. Guidance regarding allowable supportive service
costs is in development and will be published later this year.
iv. Administrative Cost Limitations – Beginning in FY 2017, ETA limited RESEA
administrative costs to a specific percentage of each state’s annual grant award.
These limits were intended to align RESEA with other similarly sized discretionary
grants. The Department removed such limitations beginning in FY 2022.
The removal of this limit reflects changes to the RESEA program including, among
others, its permanent authorization and potential growth in future years. ETA intends
for this change to incentivize states to grow their RESEA program. Growing the
program may include increasing permanent RESEA staffing and supporting other
resources necessary for expanding RESEA’s capacity to serve a larger percentage of
UC claimants. ETA will continue to review RESEA state plan submissions and
perform routine monitoring to ensure administrative costs are reasonable and limited
to supporting RESEA, and state spending is aligned with the approved FY 2024
RESEA state plans.
v. Evaluation Set-Aside Funds – Beginning in FY 2023, states have been required to
link a percentage of their RESEA funding to evidence-based components with a high
or moderate causal rating that show a demonstrated capacity to improve employment
and earnings outcomes for program participants. This percentage will incrementally
increase through FY 2026. For FY 2024, states must demonstrate 25 percent of the
RESEA grant award is used for interventions with a causal rating of high or
moderate. States must engage now in conducting such evaluations to build the
necessary evidence that support successful RESEA programs in the future.
Section 306(d), SSA, allows states to use up to 10 percent of their RESEA grant
funds (including the base grant, outcome payment amount, and subsequent base
funding formula allocation (when applicable)) to conduct or commission evaluations
of interventions and service delivery strategies used in carrying out the ir RESEA
programs. If a state finds that the evaluation funding from a single year is insufficient
to conduct a rigorous evaluation needed to build evidence-based strategies, the state is
encouraged to explore multi-year funding strategies, and/or collaborate and pool its
funds with other states. Additional detail is provided in Section 4.e. of this UIPL.
The evaluation costs must be reported quarterly in the comment section of the ETA -
9130 Financial Report, which is available at
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/grants/management/reporting.
As states approach completing their evaluation(s), states must begin planning for
evaluation reports and documenting information collected and lessons learned from
the evaluation. To be included in the national RESEA evidence-base, states must
document the interventions/deliveries being tested, the context of the evaluation, and
document impact analysis with significant statistical detailed information. Additional
information can be found in the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment
(RESEA) Evaluation Toolkit. Updated RESEA evaluation and evidence resources
are available in WorkforceGPS.
Please see Attachment VI: RESEA Program Evaluation Reports Appendix for more
details regarding recommendations for consistent study reporting.
vi. Average Cost of Initial RESEAs and Subsequent RESEAs – States have the
opportunity to innovate in designing their RESEA programs and the types of service
delivery strategies and interventions permitted (see Section 4.e.ii of this UIPL
regarding evaluation of such activities). Previous funding limits regarding the
average cost of each Initial RESEA and Subsequent RESEA were removed in FY
2020. However, states must continue to report information about these costs in the
RESEA State Plan for program management and technical assistance purposes.
A. Reporting instructions for RESEA State Plan. Report under Element 9,
Completed Initial RESEA Staffing and Time, and 10, Completed Subsequent
RESEA Staffing and Time.
B. Reporting instructions for ETA 9128. Average costs of Initial and
Subsequent RESEAs are not reported on the ETA 9128.
vii. Period of Performance for State Grants – For operational purposes, states are
strongly encouraged to continue designing and operating their RESEA programs
based on a calendar year schedule. However, the period of performance for FY 202 4
RESEA funds will be January 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. FY 2024
funding must be obligated by September 30, 2025, and liquidated by December 31,
2025. In the event that a state needs additional time to obligate or liquidate their
funds, the state must seek approval to modify its grant request. Section 4.f.iv. of this
UIPL provides instructions for requesting grant modifications.
c. Program Design. The following section describes: (i) UC claimant populations that are
covered by the RESEA program; (ii) the intersection of the RESEA and Worker Profiling
and Reemployment Services (WPRS) programs; (iii) promoting program equity; (iv)
required RESEA services; (v) remote service delivery and virtual resources; (v i)
integration with WIOA, Wagner-Peyser, and other workforce-funded services; and (vii)
additional resources to support program implementation.
i. Covered Populations – States are strongly encouraged to increase the percentage of
UC claimants that are selected for RESEA. Section 306(a), SSA, requires RESEA -
funded activities to be targeted to claimants determined most likely to exhaust UC, in
accordance with Section 303(j), SSA. Refer to Section 4.c.ii. of this UIPL for
additional details on the population of UC claimants identified in accordance with
Section 303(j), SSA.
Since FY 2019, the Department of Labor appropriation acts have contained a
provision providing states discretion in identifying additional claimant populations
among recipients of regular UC, thus removing the requirement that states target only
those UC claimants determined most likely to exhaust UC under Section 303(j), SSA.
States exclusively selecting those identified as most likely to exhaust have the
flexibility to include all UC claimants, including but not limited to, those having a
definite return-to-work date, those who seek work exclusively through union hiring
halls, or are in approved training. The Department anticipates that this flexibility will
be continued in Department of Labor appropriations for FY 2024.
Historically, states were directed to exclude from RESEA selection those UC
claimants who have a definite return-to-work date, who secure work only through a
union hiring hall, or who are in approved training. These blanket exclusions were
based on the limited RESEA capacity that existed prior to the program’s permanent
authorization. Beginning in FY 2020 and continuing into FY 2024, states have been
permitted to expand RESEA services to these populations if doing so aligns with the
four purposes of the RESEA program identified in Section 3.b. of this UIPL and
applicable state laws.
If a state later identifies capacity to expand RESEA services beyond the target
population identified in the approved RESEA State Plan process, the state may
request a modification to its program to include additional populations of recipients of
regular UC. Section 4.f.iv. of this UIPL provides instructions for requesting grant
modifications.
ii. Intersection of the RESEA and Worker Profiling and Reemployment Services
(WPRS) Programs – Section 303(j), SSA, requires that states evaluate all new UC
claimants to identify those who are most likely to exhaust UC, refer such individuals
to reemployment services, and collect follow-up information related to employment
outcomes for these individuals; this is known as the WPRS program. See UIPL No.
41-94 for additional details on WPRS program requirements.
A state that is selecting UC claimants identified as most likely to exhaust UC in
accordance with Section 303(j), SSA, for participation in the RESEA program will
have met the WPRS requirements and does not need to provide a separate WPRS
program. Additionally, a state that includes these UC claimants identified in
accordance with Section 303(j), SSA, along with other UC claimant populations will
also have met the WPRS requirements if both of the following conditions are
satisfied: (1) claimants selected in accordance with Section 303(j), SSA, are provided
priority over the other populations; and (2) RESEA services are provided statewide.
States that select UC claimants for participation in the RESEA program in accordance
with Section 303(j), SSA, but do not provide RESEA statewide, must continue to
provide a WPRS program in areas not served by RESEA. Additionally, states that do
not serve individuals identified as most likely to exhaust in accordance with Section
303(j), SSA, as part of their RESEA program must operate a separate WPRS program
to serve these claimants. States operating separate WPRS programs under Section
303(j), SSA, may not use funds appropriated for RESEA activities to administer a
WPRS program.
A. Resources to strengthen state data analytics in identifying UC claimants who
are most likely to exhaust UC. For states that use the WPRS program as their
approach to selecting RESEA claimants, having a strong data analytics model to
identify claimants filing new UC claims who are most likely to exhaust UC from
those new claims is important so that states can maximize their resources in
serving those who would most likely benefit from this investment. States seeking
assistance with this data analytics model may reference Training and Employment
Notice (TEN) No. 37-15 or contact [email protected].
B. Reporting instructions for RESEA State Plan. Element 17, Selection of RESEA
Participants (see Attachment II of this UIPL), collects information about the
profiling models.
iii. Promoting Program Equity. As states consider RESEA program design, equitable
access to UC must be at the forefront of the decision-making process, in line with
Executive Order 13985, “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved
Communities Through the Federal Government,” issued in January 2021, and UIPL
Nos. 02-16 and 02-16, Change 1. At the most fundamental level, equity within the UI
program means the provision of UC to eligible workers, including workers who
belong to historically underserved communities, in a timely and fair manner, with an
application process that is readily accessible to all workers. These historically
underserved communities include, but are not limited to, workers who are low-paid,
Black, Hispanic/Latinx, American Indians, Alaska Native, Asian Americans, Native
Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Indigenous persons, other persons of color, individuals
with disabilities, members of religious minorities, LGBTQI+ persons, individuals
with limited English proficiency, women, formerly incarcerated workers, and
individuals living in rural areas.
As stated in Section 8.c.(1) of UIPL No. 41-94, when identifying UC claimants that
are most likely to exhaust UC, states must not produce results that discriminate in
violation of any Federal or state law, or which otherwise unfairly favor some
claimants over those similarly situated with respect to their need for reemployment
services. The Department has advised states that they may not use the following
characteristics in their selection process: age, race, ethnic group, sex, color, national
origin, disability, religion, political affiliation or belief, and citizenship.
Within the context of the RESEA program, ensuring equitable access includes, but is
not limited to: (1) providing clear and accessible alternatives to digital tools; (2)
providing reasonable accommodations, modifications, and auxiliary aids and services,
where appropriate, and ensuring that communications with persons with disabilities
are as effective as communications with others; (3) ensuring all communications are
linguistically and culturally appropriate, and that limited English-proficiency
individuals are effectively informed of and able to participate in the RESEA program;
and (4) ensuring that data is available to understand the impact, if any, of RESEA
service delivery on the equitable access to UC for all eligible individuals.
Some questions that states may consider in this effort include:
• What logistical supports are needed to best serve individuals selected for
RESEA participation in rural and urban communities?
• Are there technology concerns that impact access?
• Has the state regularly updated its selection process to reflect current
economic conditions and other factors?
• Are notifications and other information about RESEA and other
reemployment services clear, accessible, translated into appropriate languages
to effectively serve RESEA participants, and widely distributed?
iv. Required RESEA Services – Two of the primary goals for the RESEA program are
to reduce duration of UC receipt through improved employment outcomes and ensure
that individuals claiming UC continue to meet eligibility requirements. To support
these goals, every RESEA participant must be scheduled for an initial RESEA. States
may choose to also include a combination of subsequent RESEAs and reemployment
services. Initial RESEA, subsequent RESEA, and reemployment services are defined
in Section 4.a. of this UIPL.
v. Remote Service Delivery and Virtual Resources – Although the Department
encourages in-person services where safety and other circumstances allow, as
described in Section 7.e. of UIPL No. 13-21, states may continue to conduct RESEA
remotely, including the initial RESEA and subsequent RESEA, using person-to-
person technologies such as Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, or other similar applications.
The level and timeliness of these remote services must be comparable to the
assistance staff would have provided in-person. In instances where in-person or
person-to-person technologies are not available, states may also continue to provide
RESEA services via telephone.
States are also encouraged to leverage virtual service delivery tools that allow
portions of the RESEA sessions to be automated and accessed through self -service
methods. Examples of virtual service tools include pre-recorded orientations to
American Job Center services, as well as online registration and assessment tools that
assist a UC claimant in preparing for the initial RESEA. These virtual service
delivery tools should be designed to increase RESEA program efficiencies, including
to: (1) enhance the participants’ experience with RESEA services; (2) complement
the resources and services provided during the initial RESEA or subsequent RESEA;
and (3) significantly expand the number of UC claimants who can be served under the
RESEA program.
States are invited to share promising practices related to remote and virtual RESEA
services by contacting [email protected].
vi. Integration with WIOA, ES, and Other Workforce-Funded Services – One of the
statutory goals of the RESEA program is to serve as an entry point for individuals
receiving UC into other workforce system partner programs. State RESEA programs
must support this goal by ensuring that the RESEA program is integrated into the
workforce system broadly to enable RESEA participants access to the full range of
services offered through the state’s one-stop delivery system. States are particularly
encouraged to consider how RESEA can be integrated with other programs serving
dislocated workers including, but not limited to, the ES program (co-enrollment is
required with the ES program as described in Section 4.d.iv of this UIPL), Dislocated
Worker Grants, Registered Apprenticeship, Jobs for Veterans State Grants, and the
WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker programs.
vii. Additional Resources to Support Program Implementation – States may leverage
the following tools as they assess their current program design and identify possible
enhancements.
A. Quick Start Action Plan (QSAP). This tool reviews the current status of a
state’s RESEA operations and strategic planning. Each section of the guide is
an indicator that helps states self-assess where their RESEA implementation is
in relation to an integrated workforce system. Therefore, states are
encouraged to use this guide to strengthen their RESEA programs and in
meeting the program goals.
The QSAP can be found on the WorkforceGPS website at:
https://rc.workforcegps.org/resources/2021/05/28/13/29/RESEA_QSAP.
B. Existing remote and virtual services. Internet-based virtual tools help
optimize customer access to services and resources. Additionally, providing
customers instant access and self -services supports increased program
efficiency by reducing the number of calls, emails, or in -person visits.
The following is a link to a WorkforceGPS webpage on Service Delivery:
Virtual Tools
https://www.workforcegps.org/resources/2020/01/16/13/21/service-delivery-
virtual-tools.
C. CLEAR's RESEA Topic Area Tab . The Department’s Clearinghouse for
Labor Evaluation and Research (CLEAR) finds, summarizes, and assigns
causal evidence ratings to studies in the reemployment evidence base as well
as to RESEA interventions. This public resource is updated periodically as
new evidence is available. CLEAR's RESEA Topic Area Tab can be found
here: https://clear.dol.gov/reemployment-services-and-eligibility-assessments-
resea
d. Program Operations. The following section describes: (i) the required engagement of
UI staff in RESEA program operations; (ii) claimant participation in RESEA activities
and rescheduling; (iii) the communication feedback loop with UI staff for adjudication
activities; (iv) the requirement that claimants be co-enrolled in the ES program; and (v)
state performance reporting.
i. Required Engagement of UI Staff – UI staff must be engaged in the administration
of the RESEA program. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Participating in the planning, administration, and oversight of the RESEA
program;
• Providing all appropriate staff training on UC eligibility requirements;
• Ensuring accurate data are provided in the RESEA-required reports; and
• Conducting eligibility determinations and redeterminations resulting from
issues identified through RESEA participation.
ii. Claimant Participation in RESEA Activities and Rescheduling – Once a state
notifies claimants of their selection to participate in the RESEA program,
participation is a mandatory condition of UC eligibility. This includes: (1) the initial
RESEA; (2) any subsequent RESEAs; and (3) any reemployment services to which
claimants are referred.
A claimant who contacts the appropriate agency before the RESEA appointment and
requests to change the scheduled RESEA date or time for good reason, such as
scheduled job interviews, should be accommodated within reason. Many states are
developing or have already implemented self -scheduling of RESEA sessions. The
Department strongly encourages states to use this option due to its efficiency and
proven ability to increase program participation and decrease no -show rates. States
utilizing this strategy need to develop policies that prevent excessive rescheduling
that substantially delays or allows a claimant to circumvent participation in RESEA
activities. Additionally, as discussed in Section 4.c.iv of this UIPL and to the extent
possible, states should assess if scheduling challenges, such as excessive
rescheduling, are related to issues concerning equitable access and outcomes .
To mitigate instances of excessive rescheduling, some state UC laws provide that UC
be denied for failure to report as directed until the individual actually reports. The
Department issued UIPL No. 01-16 to remind states of the requirements of Federal
law pertaining to protecting individual rights in state procedures. As discussed in
Section 4.h of UIPL No. 01-16: “If an individual fails to report as required, the state
may apply (subject to any applicable procedural protections for individuals) its law’s
provisions on ineligibility for UC due to failure to report until the individual complies
with the reporting requirement.” States are advised that an individual may not be
found ineligible for UC for failure to report for any week in which no services were
available.
iii. UC Feedback Loop and Adjudication – RESEA staff must refer any f ailures to
report or participate in any aspect of the RESEA program to the UI agency for
adjudication under the applicable state law. This feedback loop should also be used
to report potential eligibility issues.
iv. Required Co-Enrollment in ES Program – The Department requires that RESEA
participants be co-enrolled in the Wagner-Peyser Act-funded ES program as part of
the initial RESEA. This is to promote the integrated service delivery described in
Section 4.c.vi of this UIPL. This practice also supports capturing RESEA program
outcome information through the Workforce Integrated Performance System (WIPS)
to streamline WIOA and Wagner-Peyser Act reporting.
As part of this enrollment, each RESEA participant must be appropriately identified
in ES case management and performance reporting systems as “referred by RESEA.”
Given the structure of the state’s workforce system, co -enrollment in WIOA
Dislocated Worker or other available programs may also be appropriate but is not a
requirement of this grant.
v. Performance Reporting – There are three mechanisms under which RESEA
performance will be monitored. This includes RESEA performance reporting
measures obtained from the WIPS, the state’s submission of their quarterly ETA 9128
and ETA 9129 reports, and the state’s Quarterly Narrative Progress Report (ETA
9178).
A. RESEA Performance Reporting. To support employment goals for UC
claimants and the vision of WIOA for a set of primary indicators of
performance to be used across workforce development programs, the
following measures will assess state performance related to employment and
earnings:
(1) Reemployment rate in the 2 nd quarter after program exit quarter for
RESEA program participants;
(2) Median earnings in the 2 nd quarter after program exit quarter for RESEA
participants; and
(3) Reemployment rate for all UC-eligible participants in the 2 nd quarter after
program exit quarter.
The data to support these performance measures will be derived from the
WIPS. There is no additional reporting burden to states. See UIPL No. 07 -21
for additional details.
B. ETA 9128 and ETA 9129. Performance reporting for FY 2024 consists of the
ETA 9128, Reemployment and Eligibility Assessment Workload, and ETA
9129, Reemployment and Eligibility Assessments Outcomes; Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) Control No. 1205-0456, expiration date
December 31, 2025. All RESEA-related performance reports are due on the
20th day of the second month following the end of the reporting quarter.
A state UI staff member(s) must be available and involved in the RESEA
functions, including reporting. Each quarter, prior to submission, the ETA
9128 Workload report is to be reviewed by UI staff member(s) for accuracy
and ensure timely submission to the Department. A member of the state’s
RESEA team, preferably the RESEA program lead, must be included in the
review process.
Additionally, the ETA 9128 RESEA Workload report was revised to capture
subsequent data and adjust failure to report rates to account for individuals
selected for RESEA who, before the initial RESEA appointment, were later
determined to be incorrectly selected or ineligible for RESEA participation.
The revisions will be further discussed in a future UIPL, planned for
publication in 2024.. Additional information about these reports is provided
in Employment and Training (ET) Handbook No. 401, 5th Edition.
C. Quarterly Narrative Progress Report (ETA 9178). States must complete the
Quarterly Narrative Progress Report (ETA 9178); OMB Control No. 1205 -
0517, expiration date July 7, 2024. States must submit the ETA 9178 to their
ETA Regional Office no later than the 20th day of the second month
following the end of the reporting quarter. Additional information about the
ETA 9178 is provided in UIPL No. 05-19.
e. Evidence-Based Interventions and Strategies and Evaluation Requirements.
Interventions and service delivery strategies funded by RESEA grant funds must
demonstrate the program’s ability to reduce the average number of weeks participants
receive UC by improving employment outcomes, as set out in Section 306(c)(1), SSA.
Beginning in FY 2023, a growing percentage of RESEA funds must be used to support
only those interventions and service delivery strategies with a “high” or “moderate”
causal evidence rating.
This section discusses: (i) a tiered evidence approach; (ii) expectations for conducting
evaluations; (iii) opportunities for states to partner on impact evaluations; (iv) leveraging
evidence across states; and (v) additional technical assistance available to states.
i. Tiered Evidence Approach – The phrase “tiered evidence” refers to a policy tool
that ties funding to strategies with evidence, to encourage the use of interventions or
service delivery strategies that have strong evidence of success, and to test promising
new interventions and service-delivery strategies. Section 306(c), SSA, includes this
tiered evidence approach for the RESEA.
The goals of using tiered evidence are to ensure that each state: (1) employs RESEA
interventions and service delivery strategies that, based on rigorous evaluations, are
known to reduce UC duration through improved employment outcomes for
participants; and (2) evaluates its RESEA interventions and service delivery strategies
to add to the evidence base and advance continuous improvement of RESEA services.
ETA provided preliminary guidance regarding the evidence-based strategies and
evaluation provisions in UIPL No. 07-19. Building on this, UIPL No. 01-20 (also
issued as TEGL No. 06-19) provided further information on the RESEA evidence-
based requirements including:
• a description of how the Department rates a study’s evidence quality through
its CLEAR;
• the standards for rating RESEA intervention effectiveness and relevant
interventions that currently meet those standards;
• RESEA components that are in need of expanded evidence; and
• potential evaluation approaches and strategies for carrying out evaluations.
These documents also identify resources on existing evidence and can help states
initiate rigorous high-quality evaluations.
ii. Evaluation and Evidence-Base Expectations for FYs 2024-2027 – States must
align their FY 2024 RESEA State Plans and program design with the evaluation and
evidence-based requirements and guidance identified in UIPL No. 01 -20.
A. Existing evidence. The Department currently allows states to meet the
requirements of Section 306(c), SSA, by applying evidence that demonstrates
the effectiveness of three intervention categories: the REA program (High
Causal Rating), Job Search Assistance (JSA) Services (Moderate Causal
Rating), and Profiling interventions (Moderate Causal Rating). These
categories are discussed in more detail in Section 9 of UIPL No. 01 -20.
The REA program was replaced by the RESEA program in FY 2015 (see
UIPL No. 13-15). Permission for states to rely on the REA intervention
category (and the related causal evidence that supports its “high” effectiveness
rating) to meet RESEA requirements is temporary and will be phased out and
replaced by new, more precise intervention categories as more RESEA
evidence becomes available. This phasing-out reflects structural differences
between the REA and RESEA programs and the inherently evolving nature of
an evidence-based culture, where programs continually adapt based on
available evidence to improve program results. The timeframe for the final
phasing-out of the REA intervention category will be announced in future
guidance.
B. Building future evidence to support whole program service delivery and
components of service delivery. RESEA program components that were not
evaluated in previous impact studies should be under evaluation to develop
the evidence base necessary to satisfy future RESEA tiered-evidence program
requirements. To meet future evidence-based requirements, all states are
expected to continue to conduct the RESEA evaluations that were
implemented during FY 2021.
To date, the majority of states have reported that they are pursuing whole
program evaluations of RESEA. The Department recognizes the value of
whole program evaluations and supports states’ ongoing efforts. Additionally,
causal evidence on RESEA program components will be necessary to meet
future RESEA requirements. Moving forward, the Department strongly
encourages states to develop new evaluations or to modify current evaluations
to build causal evidence on specific RESEA components as well. The
Department’s expectation is for states to continue to build and develop the
RESEA evidence base by identifying new interventions and service strategies
or evaluating current interventions, including those previously identified in
REA studies. Given the dynamic nature of economic conditions and labor
exchange activities, evaluations represent a key component in continuous
learning, program improvements, and evidence building.
C. Evidence-Based Funding requirements. Beginning in FY 2023, states must
devote at least 25 percent of their RESEA funds to interventions with a high
or moderate causal evidence rating that shows demonstrated capacity to
improve employment and earnings outcomes for program participants. The
minimum funding level is 25 percent during FY 2023 and FY 2024; 40
percent during FY 2025 and 2026; and 50 percent after FY 2026. The chart
below provides an implementation timetable for the available RESEA
evidence base. Attachment II of this UIPL, Elements of an Unemployment
Insurance (UI) Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA)
Grant State Plan, has been revised to include a new Element 22i. that will be
used to capture information responding to this new requirement.
Implementation Timetable for RESEA Evidence-base by Fiscal Year
Fiscal Years Required Percentage of RESEA Funds Dedicated to
Program Components with a High or Moderate Causal
Evidence Rating
FY 2022 None
FYs 2023-2024 25% of RESEA award
FYs 2025-2026 40% of RESEA award
After FY 2026 50% of RESEA award
iii. State Partnering on Impact Evaluations – As part of evaluation planning and
implementation, states are strongly encouraged to explore potential evaluation
partnerships with other states with a goal of conducting a single evaluation that would
answer research questions and build evidence on RESEA programs for all involved
states. These partnerships could allow for increased efficiencies, pooling of
resources, and larger sample sizes necessary to collect evidence at a program
component level. For assistance locating potential partner states, please contact the
Department’s RESEA Evaluation Technical Assistance Help Line at
[email protected].
iv. Evaluation Technical Assistance –The Department is committed to the ongoing
improvement of RESEA programs by generating evidence that can inform each
state’s program design and development. To assist each state with this evidence-
building process, ETA has been working closely with the Department’s Chief
Evaluation Office to provide a wide-range of evaluation technical assistance through
a combination of general resources, such as webinars and toolkits, and customized
technical assistance that is tailored to the unique needs of a specific state.
States are encouraged to submit any technical assistance requests to the Department’s
RESEA Evaluation TA Help Line at [email protected]. An archive of previous
RESEA evaluation technical assistance webinars and related resources is maintained
on WorkforceGPS at
(https://rc.workforcegps.org/resources/2019/07/30/17/32/RESEA_Evaluation_Eviden
ce_Resources) and within the RESEA evaluation resource list, which is updated
periodically (current version is here: https://d2leuf3vilid4d.cloudfront.net/-
/media/A6426940848D42738AAE31B139CF1318.ashx?rev=74C2A83F4B39350106
A5A5E62F6A90E4). DOL’s Clearinghouse for Labor Evaluation and Research
(CLEAR) also includes resources that may be of interest, including its RESEA Topic
Area Tab (https://clear.dol.gov/reemployment-services-and-eligibility-assessments-
resea).
A. Ad-hoc customized RESEA evaluation technical assistance. States may
contact the Evaluation TA Help Line at [email protected] to request ad-
hoc customized evaluation technical assistance. Available customized
technical assistance includes but is not limited to:
• Technical advice on evaluation designs that meet CLEAR (See Section
4.e.1. of this UIPL) high or moderate evaluation standards;
• Technical and logistical advice on evaluation implementation, including
challenges that may occur after an evaluation begins;
• Tips for procuring an independent, third-party evaluator;
• Help with research questions and determining appropriated evaluation
design;
• Assistance in identifying other states interested in conducting multi-state
evaluations and assisting in laying the groundwork for those partnerships;
• Information on specific RESEA evaluation topics (e.g., how to implement
random assignments in your information systems, staff training on how to
implement random assignments, and more);
• Assistance with data-related questions and issues, such as data access or
quality issues, identifying fields relevant to service delivery and the
evaluation; and
• Support with meeting CLEAR’s standards.
B. Role of the Department’s Clearinghouse. As described in Section 6 of UIPL
No. 01-20, the Department will leverage CLEAR to identify evaluations in the
evidence base that are relevant to the RESEA program and determine which
impact studies have high, moderate, or low causal evidence ratings. As more
causal evidence becomes available, it is the Department’s intent that
CLEAR’s RESEA intervention categories will be updated and become more
precise over time, so states can use the best available evidence to improve
programs for their participants.
To facilitate this evolution, the Department anticipates that CLEAR will
conduct periodic systematic evidence reviews to find, summarize, and rate
reemployment studies and related RESEA interventions. To do this, it is
important that states and their independent evaluators make RESEA program
evaluation reports publicly available. States and their evaluators are invited to
notify CLEAR when and where new studies are publicly posted, by contacting
CLEAR at https://clear.dol.gov/about/contact-us.
f. RESEA State Plan Submission. This section discusses: (i) the RESEA State Plan
package; (ii) what happens with disapproved State Plans; (iii) available technical
assistance during the grant submission process; and (iv) the process for requesting a grant
modification. For additional information on Uniform Guidance, standard terms and
conditions, and other grant resources please visit ETA Grant Resources,
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/grants/resources.
Each state must submit a plan that outlines how the state intends to conduct its RESEA
program, as required under Section 306(e), SSA, to receive RESEA grant funds. Plans
must be submitted via https://www.grants.gov/ by April 8, 2024. States are encouraged
to coordinate with all those involved in completing the RESEA State Plan, to ensure
timely submission.
As part of the timely submission and review process, each state must provide all required
and correctly completed RESEA State Plan documents as described below. Incomplete
submissions or submissions needing more clarification will be returned requesting
additional information be provided. Clarification requests must be met, as the RESEA
State Plan is the application for FY 2024 RESEA grant awards and will also serve as part
of the state’s final grant agreement. States refusing to provide necessary clarification will
be disapproved.
i. RESEA State Plan Package. Each state’s submission must consist of the following
documents:
A. RESEA State Plan Template: The State Plan Template was revised in FY
2023 and includes the addition of elements to collect information specific to
subsequent RESEA sessions, and an evaluation chart to better support states in
meeting the requirement to devote a specific percentage of their RESEA
funding to evidence-based components with a high or moderate causal rating,
as set forth in Section 306(c)(2), SSA.
When providing answers to each component, the state must include details
and contextual information regarding how the state modified its RESEA
programs during FY 2023 and the planned activities for FY 2024. This may
include, but is not limited to, information about unplanned RESEA changes,
and any impact those changes had or continue to have on the performance,
staffing, and operations of the state’s RESEA program. Moreover, if any FY
2023 RESEA activities were modified or funding expenditures delayed, please
provide a timeline of resumed activity. Likewise, states are to provide a
timeline for any proposed modification of activities to occur in the FY 202 4.
Attachment II to this UIPL, the RESEA State Plan Template (OMB Control
No. 1205-0538, expiration date November 30, 2025) can be found on
https://www.grants.gov/ and ETA’s Regional Offices.
B. SF-424: Application for Federal Assistance (OMB Control No. 4040-0004,
expiration date November 30, 2025). See Attachment IV to this UIPL for
instructions and guidance on how to complete the form.
Additionally, on the SF-424, each state must enter “UIPL No. 08-24” into
“Section #12 Funding Opportunity Number” of the application; the amount
under “Section #18 Estimated Funding” must not exceed the amount set out
for the state in Attachment I to this UIPL.
The budget numbers listed on the SF-424 must match those on the State Plan
template, element 5a, and SF-424A. States will be required to submit a
revised Budget Narrative, SF-424, and SF-424A if the final award amount is
different from the initial request. States submit a revised Budget Narrative
through the appropriate ETA Regional Office and [email protected].
C. SF-424A: Budget Information Non-Construction Programs (OMB Control
No. 4040-0006, expiration date 02/28/2025). See Attachment IV to this UIPL
for instructions.
The budget numbers listed on the SF-424A must match those on the State
Plan template, element 5a, and SF-424. States will be required to submit a
revised Budget Narrative, SF-424, and SF-424A if the final award amount is
different from the initial request. States submit a revised Budget Narrative
through the appropriate ETA Regional Office and [email protected].
D. Indirect Costs: If the state is including indirect costs in the budget, it must
include either: (a) the approved indirect cost rate with a copy of the
Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA), a description of the base
used to calculate indirect costs along with the amount of the base, and the total
indirect costs requested; OR (b) for those applicant states that meet the
requirements to use the 10 percent de minimis rate as described in 2 CFR
200.414(f), a description of the modified total direct cost base (see 2 CFR
200.68 for definition) used in the calculation along with the amount of the
base, and the total indirect costs requested based on the 10 percent de minimis
rate.
The Department’s information on NICRA is available at the following link:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasam/centers-offices/office-of-the-senior-
procurement-executive/cost-price-determination-division.
ii. Disapproved RESEA State Plans. Plans that do not meet the required elements will
not be approved for RESEA grant funds. States with unapproved plans will receive
notification within 30 days of the Department’s receipt of the plan and be given the
opportunity to submit a revised plan.
The revised plan is to address the deficient items provided in the written disapproval
notification, which will describe any portion(s) of the plan that was not approved, the
reason for the disapproval(s), and instructions for submitting a revised plan.
Revisions identified by the Department are not optional, and states must provide
responses for the State Plan to be approved. States refusing to provide responses may
be disapproved for FY 2024 RESEA grant awards.
iii. Technical Assistance with the Grant Submission Process. The website
http://www.grants.gov provides additional general information about grant
requirements and the application process, including standard terms and conditions.
For technical issues encountered during application submission, applicants may call
800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035 to speak to a Customer Support Representative or
email [email protected]. The Contact Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a
week, but closed on federal holidays.
Attachment III to this UIPL provides more detailed instructions about submitting an
application through https://www.grants.gov/.
iv. Grant Modification Requests. States that need to modify their approved grant
activities during their grant’s period of performance may request a modification to
their current grant.
States must consult with their respective ETA Federal Project Officer (FPO) to
determine the appropriate type of modification, the applicable timeline, and other
requirements. Completed modification requests must be sent to the appropriate ETA
Regional Office and [email protected].
Modification requests must provide the following information and should be
submitted 30 days prior to the requested change taking effect:
• Request for modification on grantee letterhead, dated and signed by the authorized
representative;
• Subject line of letter includes modification type, grant name, grant number;
• Submission of revised statement of work, which outlines request and provides an
explanation/detail for each request; and
• New obligation deadline for funds, if applicable;
If a state is requesting additional funding, such as a Supplemental Budget Request,
then the modification request must also include a revised SF 424 , SF 424A, and
updated budget narrative. The FPO will identify any additional requirements specific
to the state’s requested modification.
5. Inquiries. Please direct inquiries to the appropriate ETA Regional Office and copy
[email protected]. For technical questions about evaluations please contact
[email protected] and for questions about grants.gov to [email protected].
6. References.
• Sections 303(j) and 306, SSA, 42 U.S.C. 503(j) and 506;
• Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, enacted February 9, 2018, Pub. L. 115 -123;
• Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, enacted June 3, 2023, Pub. L. 118-5;
• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), enacted July 22, 2014, Pub.
L. 113-128;
• 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards;
• 20 CFR Part 678, Description of the One-Stop Delivery System under Title I of the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act;
• 20 CFR Part 680, Adult and Dislocated Worker Activities under Title I of the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act;
• 20 CFR Part 683, Administrative Provisions under Title I of the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act;
• 86 Fed. Reg. 57,856, Notice Announcing the Methodology to Distribute Outcome
Payments to States for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reemployment Services
and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA) Program in Accordance with Title III,
Section 306(f)(2) of the Social Security Act (SSA), published October 19, 2021;
• 84 Fed. Reg. 39,018, Allocating Grants to States for Reemployment Services and
Eligibility Assessments (RESEA) in Accordance with Title III, Section 306 of the
Social Security Act (SSA), published August 8, 2019;
• Executive Order 13985, 86 Fed. Reg. 7009, Advancing Racial Equity and Support
for Underserved Communities through the Federal Government, issued January 20,
2021;
• UIPL No. 02-22, Grant Opportunity to Support States Following a Consultative
Assessment for Fraud Detection and Prevention, Promoting Equitable Access, and
Ensuring the Timely Payment of Benefits, including Backlog Reduction, for all
Unemployment Compensation (UC) Programs, issued November 2, 2021,
https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=6683 ;
• UIPL No. 23-21 Change 1, Extension of Time to Submit Request for Funding
under Grant Opportunity Announced in Unemployment Insurance Program Letter
(UIPL) No. 23-21, issued November 1, 2021,
https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=4662 ;
• UIPL No. 23-21, Grant Opportunity for Promoting Equitable Access to
Unemployment Compensation (UC) Programs, issued August 17, 2021,
https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=7400 ;
• UIPL No. 22-21, Change 1, Extension of Time to Submit Request for Funding
under Grant Opportunity Announced in Unemployment Insurance Program Letter
(UIPL) No. 22-21, issued September 17, 2021,
https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?docn=5369 ;
• UIPL No. 22-21, Grant Opportunity to Support States with Fraud Detection and
Prevention, Including Identity Verification and Overpayment Recovery Activities,
in All Unemployment Compensation (UC) Programs, issued August 11, 2021,
https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?docn=4240 ;
• UIPL No. 13-21/ TEGL No. 12-20, Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Funding Allotments and
Operating Guidance for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reemployment Services
and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Grants, issued January 19, 2021,
https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=6686 ;
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/advisories/training-and-employment-guidance-
letter-no-12-20
• UIPL No. 07-21, Performance Measures for Reemployment Services and
Eligibility Assessments (RESEA) and Unemployment Insurance (UI) Participants ,
issued December 17, 2020,
https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=3854 ;
• UIPL No. 01-20/TEGL No. 06-19, Expectations for States Implementing the
Reemployment Service and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Program Requirements
for Conducting Evaluations and Building Program Evidence, issued October 31,
2019, https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=6691 ;
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/advisories/training-and-employment-guidance-
letter-no-06-19;
• UIPL No. 07-19, Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Funding Allotments and Operating
Guidance for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reemployment Services and
Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Grants, issued January 11, 2019,
https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=8397 ;
• UIPL No. 05-19, Form ETA 9178 for Employment and Training Supplemental
Grant Reporting, issued December 19, 2018,
https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=4071 ;
• UIPL No. 02-16 Change 1, State Responsibilities for Ensuring Access to
Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Services, and Information , issued May 11,
2020, https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=5491 ;
• UIPL No. 02-16, State Responsibilities for Ensuring Access to Unemployment
Insurance Benefits, issued October 1, 2015,
https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=4233 ;
• UIPL No. 01-16, Change 1, Federal Requirements to Protect Claimant Rights in
State Unemployment Compensation Overpayment Prevention and Recovery
Procedures – Question and Answers, issued January 13, 2017,
https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=7706 ;
• UIPL No. 01-16, Federal Requirements to Protect Individual Rights in State
Unemployment Compensation Overpayment Prevention and Recovery Procedures,
issued October 1, 2015,
https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=5763 ;
• UIPL No. 13-15, Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Unemployment Insurance (UI)
Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Grants, issued March
27, 2015, https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=4482 ;
• UIPL No. 41-94, Unemployment Insurance Program Requirements for the Worker
Profiling and Reemployment Services System, issued August 16, 1994,
https://oui.doleta.gov/dmstree/uipl/uipl94/uipl_4194.htm;
• ETA Handbook No. 401, 5 th Edition, Revised ET Handbook No. 401,
Unemployment Insurance Reports Handbook,
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/handbooks/2017/ETHand401_5th.pdf;
• TEN No. 07-23, State Performance Targets and Midyear Performance Assessment
for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reemployment Services
and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA) Outcome Payments, issued October 6, 2023,
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/advisories/ten-07-23;
• TEN No. 23-22, Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Reemployment Services and Eligibility
Assessment Program (RESEA) Excess Carry-Over Base Funding Adjustments,
issued April 10, 2023, https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/advisories/ten-23-22;
• TEN No. 37-15, Availability of Assistance Building Profiling Models to Identify
Unemployment Insurance Claimants Most Likely to Exhaust Benefits, issued June
3, 2016, https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=4113;
• Guidelines on Effectiveness of RESEA Interventions, published January 2021,
available at
https://clear.dol.gov/sites/default/files/CLEAR%20guidelines%20on%20effectiven
ess%20of%20reemployment%20interventions_final_Jan%202021.docx.pdf ;
• Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Evaluation Toolkit,
available at
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OASP/evaluation/pdf/RESEA_Toolkit_Feb
ruary2021.pdf
• Evaluation of Impacts of the Reemployment and Eligibility Assessment (REA)
Program, published November 2019, available at
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OASP/evaluation/pdf/REA%20Impact%20
Study%20-%20Final%20Report.pdf;
• Clearinghouse for Labor Evaluation and Research (CLEAR) RESEA Topic Area
Tab, available at https://clear.dol.gov/reemployment-services-and-eligibility-
assessments-resea;
• Quick Start Action Plan (QSAP) Tool, available at
https://rc.workforcegps.org/resources/2021/05/28/13/29/RESEA_QSAP;
• Service Delivery: Virtual Tools, available at
https://www.workforcegps.org/resources/2020/01/16/13/21/service -delivery-
virtual-tools;
• RESEA Evaluation and Evidence Resources, available at
https://rc.workforcegps.org/resources/2019/07/30/17/32/RESEA_Evaluation_Evid
ence_Resources;
• Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management Cost & Price
Determination Division, available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasam/centers-
offices/office-of-the-senior-procurement-executive/cost-price-determination-
division;
• ETA Grant Resources,
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/grants/resources;
• RESEA State Plan package submission,
https://www.grants.gov/; and
• CLEAR’s contact page,
https://clear.dol.gov/about/contact-us.
7. Attachments.
• Attachment I: Maximum Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Unemployment Insurance (UI)
Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA) Grant Awards by
State
• Attachment II: Elements of an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reemployment
Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Grant State Plan
• Attachment III: Additional Grants.gov Submission Instructions
• Attachment IV: Additional Guidance for Completing the SF-424 and SF-424A
• Attachment V: Phased Implementation of RESEA Components
• Attachment VI: Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA)
Program Evaluation Report Recommendations
Attachment I
Maximum Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reemployment Services
and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Grant Awards by State
FY 2023 FY 2024
State Maximum Base Maximum Base
Award Award
Alaska $976,805 $927,965
Alabama $1,331,818 $1,486,062
Arkansas $1,833,366 $1,741,698
Arizona $3,456,202 $3,856,480
California $73,425,432 $75,159,489
Colorado $4,245,787 $4,904,982
Connecticut $4,747,346 $5,160,870
District of Columbia $989,457 $939,984
Delaware $781,725 $797,435
Florida $8,590,888 $8,534,144
Georgia $8,722,221 $8,579,024
Hawaii $1,740,097 $1,653,092
Iowa $2,286,673 $2,368,497
Idaho $854,647 $953,628
Illinois $14,257,704 $16,471,336
Indiana $5,279,245 $5,015,283
Kansas $1,503,927 $1,428,731
Kentucky $2,148,222 $2,040,811
Louisiana $3,416,566 $3,245,738
Massachusetts $9,234,672 $10,304,181
Maryland $4,737,192 $4,500,332
Maine $1,047,196 $1,055,349
Michigan $9,945,034 $9,841,335
Minnesota $8,441,708 $8,604,310
Missouri $3,434,033 $3,415,702
Mississippi $1,637,413 $1,555,542
Montana $883,962 $986,338
North Carolina $5,241,037 $4,978,985
North Dakota $498,400 $499,696
Nebraska $676,165 $754,475
New Hampshire $1,572,640 $498,400
New Jersey $18,235,951 $20,347,939
New Mexico $2,063,228 $1,960,067
Attachment I
FY 2023 FY 2024
State Maximum Base Maximum Base
Award Award
Nevada $3,950,240 $3,752,728
New York $28,924,536 $29,636,360
Ohio $7,201,459 $8,035,493
Oklahoma $2,785,562 $2,646,284
Oregon $5,587,257 $5,577,831
Pennsylvania $15,444,142 $16,334,610
Puerto Rico $3,162,902 $3,653,970
Rhode Island $1,703,082 $1,875,702
South Carolina $2,841,326 $2,699,260
South Dakota $498,400 $498,400
Tennessee $3,170,878 $3,012,334
Texas $20,923,017 $23,346,206
Utah $2,094,873 $2,064,137
Virginia $4,062,585 $3,859,456
Virgin Islands $498,400 $498,400
Vermont $840,838 $798,796
Washington $9,632,979 $9,770,996
Wisconsin $5,563,197 $5,285,037
West Virginia $1,441,667 $1,567,700
Wyoming $498,400 $498,400
Projected state funding allocations for FY 2024 include application of the hold harmless and
minimum funding provisions described in the final funding allocation methodology announced
in the Federal Register on August 8, 2019 (84 Fed. Reg. 39,018) and described in Section 4.b.i.
of this UIPL.
In FYs 2021 and 2022, the Department, under the Congressional notification process described
in Section 306(g), SSA, changed the base funding formula to delay implementation of the carry-
over provision to FY 2023 at a temporarily increased carry -over limit of 60 percent. Training
and Employment Notice No. 23-22 further clarified that any reductions to state funding resulting
from exceeding the carry-over limit occur in the year following the occurrence of the carry-over,
rather than concurrently. Lastly, the Department informed Congress on December 11, 2023 of
additional permanent modifications to the Department’s implementation of the carry -over
limitation. This permanent modification clarifies that a state’s carry-over will be assessed based
on the expenditure of funds awarded the FY before the preceding FY. Applying the applicable
formula changes described above, any adjustments to FY 2024 allocations due to carry-over are
based on initial FY 2021 RESEA state base fund awards that were carried -over into FY 2023,
i.e., as of September 30, 2023 exceeding 60 percent of the state’s initial based funding award.
Attachment I
These provided projected funding allocations reflect the final formula, including all applicable
revisions identified above, and represent the maximum funding a state may request to support its
FY 2024 RESEA activities. States are strongly encouraged to take advantage of available
funding to further build and expand their RESEA program capacity (see Section 4.b. of this
UIPL for additional information). However, the state may request a lesser amount based on
capacity, projected need, and other factors.
States that did not receive an increase from the FY 2023 allocations were subject to the formula’s
minimum funding provision. The funding for these states was increased from their formula-
based allocations to the minimum funding level of $498,400.
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Expiration Date: 11/30/2025
ELEMENTS OF AN UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (UI)
REEMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT (RESEA) GRANT
STATE PLAN
Instructions: All fields are required unless otherwise noted.
1. State Name:
2. State Agency Administrator: Name:
Title:
Address:
3. RESEA Program Lead(s)/Contact(s) Name:
The person(s) who can answer questions about the RESEA Telephone:
proposal.
E-mail:
4. UI Program Lead/Contact Name:
The person who can answer questions about the UI aspects of Telephone:
the RESEA proposal. This person may also be the RESEA
Program Lead/Contact. E-mail:
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5a. Total Project Cost for Proposed State Plan RESEA $
The total amount of funds requested in this grant, which may Requesting less than full formula allotment
be up to the limit specified in annual RESEA operating
guidance.
5b. Element 5 Additional Space – Use this field to break out project costs. Please include a narrative describing determinations for
the current year and any issues that impacted the previous year’s expenditures. Be sure to discuss what this year’s project goals,
e.g., staffing up, improving program tools, etc.
6a. Carry-over: Total Funds from prior RESEA Grants FY $ TOTAL Dollar Amount
Projected to carry-over. Projected Obligation date: $
Please include expected date for full obligation and
expenditure of these remaining funds. Projected Expenditure date:
FY $
Projected Obligation date:
Projected Expenditure date:
6b. Element 6 Additional Space – Use the text box to provide details for each year’s carry-over funds. Please explain why there are
carry-over funds for each specific FY. Additionally, include how the funds will be used and a timeline for expenditure. If there is
‘Zero’ carry-over, please note this in the text field.
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7a. Total Service Delivery (Program) Cost $
Please include evaluation expenses in this element
7b. Element 7 Additional Space – Provide a breakout narrative listing the program costs, including a line for evaluation costs.
8a. Total Administrative Costs $
The total amount of funds requested for program
administrative costs. Please include a breakout of these costs.
Note: This entry includes information technology (IT) costs
8b. Element 8 Additional Space – Use the space to elaborate on the administrative costs. Please include changes to staffing; IT
expansion, other significant changes etc.
9a. Completed Initial RESEA Staffing and Time
Complete chart below on how specific required initial RESEA activities are staffed, the average time needed, and estimated costs.
Use Element 9’s additional space provided after the chart to explain any of the chart figures and information.
Activity Staff Individual/ In-Person, Average Staff Cost Per
(ES/WIOA/UI/ Other) Group Remote, Time Hour
Virtual (Minutes) (Dollars)
EXAMPLE LINE ES/WIOA Individual In-Person 20 minutes $70
Eligibility Review
Labor Market Information
Individual Reemployment Plan
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Providing information and access
to American Job Center (AJC)
services including career services
Enrollment in Employment
Services
Providing support with individual
reemployment plan.
Referrals to other services
Other activities performed in
addition to required elements.
Please describe any additional
activities in element 9b.
Pre-work (Preparation for RESEA)
Post- work (casework notes etc.)
following RESEA
Totals
Note: please note that all eligibility determinations and redeterminations are funded through the regular UI funding for
non-monetary determinations and not through the RESEA grant.
9b. Element 9 Additional space to explain any notable changes from the previous year, automated services that have expenses,
‘Zeros,’ efforts to prevent fraud or chart information that may need an explanation.
10a. Completed Subsequent RESEA Staffing and Time
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Complete chart below on how specific subsequent RESEA activities are staffed and the average time needed.
Activity Staff Individual/Group In-Person, Average Staff Cost Per
(ES/WIOA/UI/ Other) Remote, Virtual Time Hour
(Minutes) (Dollars)
EXAMPLE LINE ES Individual In-Person 10 minutes $78.96
Eligibility Review
Labor Market Information
Providing support with
individual reemployment plan.
Providing information and
access to AJC services
including career services
Referrals to other services
Other activities performed in
addition to required elements.
Please describe any additional
activities in element 10b.
Pre-work (Preparation for
RESEA)
Post- work (casework notes
etc.) following RESEA
Totals
Note: please note that all eligibility determinations and redeterminations are funded through the regular UI funding for
non-monetary determinations and not through the RESEA grant.
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10b. Element 10 Additional Space – Use the text field for any fields requiring additional explanation.
11a. Total Number of RESEAs Projected to be Scheduled Initial to be Scheduled Subsequent to be Scheduled
11b. Element 11 Additional Space -- Please provide an explanation how the target number was determined. Including any
significant changes from the previous years.
12a. Total Number of RESEAs Projected to be Completed Initial to be Completed Subsequent to be Completed
12b. Element 12 Additional Space – Please provide an explanation how the target number was determined. Including any significant
changes from the previous year.
13a. Total Number of RESEAs Projected for which the Initial Fail to Report Subsequent Fail to Report
Claimant will fail to report
13b. Element 13 Additional Space – Please provide an explanation how the target number was determined. Including any significant
changes from the previous year.
14. Actions taken to reduce number of claimants failing to report.
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Provide a brief narrative that discusses any actions in the past year(s) and/or plans to carry out any activities under the proposed
RESEA program to reduce the number of claimants failing to report, please identify and provide an analysis about the efforts.
15a. Is RESEA statewide Yes/No Check box
Yes No
If ‘Yes,’ then proceed to Element 16.
Note: RESEAs are considered statewide if operating in at least one location in each Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act [WIOA] workforce development area.
15b. Total number of RESEA Sites where
RESEAs will be conducted. If RESEA is not Number of sites providing Number of sites providing WPRS:
statewide and is provided at limited sites, list RESEAs:
the towns/cities or local workforce development
areas where RESEA activities will be
conducted. Additionally, if RESEA is not
available statewide, Worker Profiling and
Reemployment Services (WPRS) must be
provided in areas where RESEA is not
available.
15c. List RESEA locations if RESEA activities are not statewide:
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15d. List WRPS locations if RESEA activities are not statewide:
16. Role of UI Staff
Briefly describe the role played by UI staff in program management.
Note: At a minimum, UI Staff must be involved with the following activities: Participating in the planning, administration,
and oversight of the RESEA program; Training -- Providing all appropriate staff training on unemployment compensation
(UC) eligibility requirements; Reports -- Ensuring accurate data are provided in the RESEA-required reports; and
Conducting eligibility determinations and redeterminations resulting from issues identified through RESEA participation.
17. Selection of RESEA Participants
Please describe the state’s methodology for selecting claimants to participate in the RESEA program and at what point in the claim
series selections are made. If a profiling or statistical model is used, please describe the model including factors used and when the
model was last updated/will be updated.
18a. Proper Notification – Please attach a copy of the template notification letter
All states participating in the RESEA program must provide both assurance that, and description of how, individuals selected to
participate in RESEA will receive proper notifications regarding the program’s eligibility conditions, requirements, and benefits.
Proper notifications must be in clear and simple language and include warnings to ensure selected individuals are fully aware of the
consequences of noncompliance with the state’s policies related to non-attendance and/or nonfulfillment of UI work search
requirements. (Section 306(e)(1)(A)(i), Social Security Act (SSA)).
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18b. Do you assure that proper notification as described in Element (18a) will be provided?
Yes No
18c. Insert description of notification process and attach template used for notifications.
19a. Reasonable Scheduling Accommodations
To maximize participation in the RESEA program, the state must provide assurance that, and a description of how reasonable
scheduling accommodations are made available to individuals selected for RESEA (Section 306(e)(1)(A)(ii), SSA).
Do you assure that reasonable scheduling accommodations are available to RESEA participants?
Yes No
19b. Insert a description of the reasonable scheduling accommodations provided. Please describe your rescheduling policies,
procedures, and limitations for rescheduling. Be sure to identify which items have been automated versus in-person.
20a. UI Feedback Loop and Adjudication.
Once selected for an initial or subsequent RESEA, claimants are required to participate in all components of the RESEA. Failure to
report or participate in any aspect of the RESEA must result in referral to the UI agency for adjudication under the applicable state
law. States must include a description of the UI feedback loop and adjudication process. As described in Unemployment Insurance
Program Letter (UIPL) No. 14-18: Unemployment Insurance and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, an effective
feedback loop: advises UI staff whether the claimant reported as directed and participated in the eligibility assessment and/or
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services, as appropriate; is in place for all reemployment service activities in which UI claimants are required to participate; and
includes a process for referral to UI adjudication any eligibility issues identified in an eligibility review.
Insert a brief description regarding the feedback loop from the RESEA provider to the UI system on whether the claimants reported
and participated in required activities as directed.
20b. Insert a brief description of the feedback loop established to refer any UC eligibility issues identified during the RESEA for
adjudication.
21. Activities Supporting RESEA’s Statutory Purposes
Each state must provide assurance that, and description of how, the planned RESEA program will conform to the four statutory
purposes identified below (Section 306(e)(1)(B), SSA).
21a. Purpose 1: To improve employment outcomes of individuals that receive unemployment compensation and to reduce the
average duration of receipt of such compensation through unemployment.
Do you assure that the proposed RESEA program design and planned activities conform to purpose 1 as described in Element 21a?
Yes No
21b. Insert brief description of specific RESEA program elements and/or activities that support purpose 1.
21c. Purpose 2: To strengthen program integrity and reduced improper payments of unemployment compensation by states through
the detection and prevention of such payments to individuals who are not eligible for such compensation.
Do you assure that the proposed RESEA program design and planned activities conform to purpose 2 as described in Element 21c.?
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Yes No
21d. Insert brief description of specific RESEA program elements and/or activities that support purpose 2.
21e. Purpose 3: To promote alignment with the broader vision of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) (29
U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) of increased program integration and service delivery for job seekers, including claimants for
unemployment compensation. (Note: Additional information about the vision of WIOA is provided in Training and
Employment Guidance Letter No. 19-14, Vision for the Workforce System and Initial Implementation of the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act and additional information specific State UI programs is provided in UIPL No.14-18,
Unemployment Insurance and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act).
Do you assure that the proposed RESEA program design and planned activities conform to purpose 3 as described in Element 21e?
Yes No
21f. Insert brief description of specific RESEA program elements and/or activities that support purpose 3 including information
about how RESEA has been integrated into the State’s workforce system and network of AJCs.
21g. Purpose 4: To establish reemployment service and eligibility assessment as an entry point for individuals receiving
unemployment compensation into other workforce system partner programs.
Do you assure that the proposed RESEA program design and planned activities conform to purpose 4 as described in Element 21g?
Yes No
21h. Insert brief description of specific RESEA program elements and/or activities that support purpose 4.
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22a. Evidence-based Standards and Evaluation Requirements
Each state must provide assurances and a description of how the state’s RESEA program will satisfy the requirement to use grant
funds only for interventions and service delivery strategies designed to reduce the number of weeks for which program participants
receive unemployment compensation by improving employment outcomes for participants, including employment and earnings.
States implementing RESEA interventions or service delivery strategies without a high or moderate causal rating must be under
evaluation at the time of use. (Section 306(e)(1)(B), SSA).
Do you assure that the state’s RESEA program will satisfy the requirement to use grant funds only for interventions and service
delivery strategies designed to reduce the number of weeks for which program participants receive unemployment compensation by
improving employment outcomes for participants, including employment and earnings?
Yes No
22b. Is your state using interventions that have received a ‘High’ or ‘Moderate’ RESEA causal rating in the Clearinghouse for
Labor Education and Research (CLEAR)?
Yes No
22c. Insert a description of the evidence-based interventions and service delivery strategies the State plans to use to speed
reemployment, including specific references to the evidence relied upon.
Describe which interventions your state is using that have received ‘High’ or ‘Moderate’ ratings in CLEAR. Be sure to cite the
specific name of the study of an intervention and when the report was published.
Description of Intervention High/Moderate Name of Study Study
Rating in published
CLEAR (MM/YYYY)
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22d. Insert an explanation of how such interventions and service delivery strategies are appropriate to the population served.
22e. Do you assure that the planned RESEA interventions or service delivery strategies that do not have a high or moderate causal
rating are under evaluation at the time of use?
Yes No Not Applicable (all interventions have a high or moderate causal rating)
If “Not Applicable” please advance to 22g.
22f. Insert, a description of the evaluation structure the State plans to use for interventions and service delivery strategies without at
least a moderate or high causal evidence rating. This evaluation structure may include a whole program evaluation, evaluation of
specific program components/interventions, or national evaluations conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) or by
other entities.
• Explain what the intervention that your state is planning to evaluate, and how it is being implemented within the RESEA
program.
• Describe the type of evaluation being planned by your state, e.g., impact study using random assignment or quasi-
experimental design.
22g. Total funds that will be set aside to conduct or cause to be $
conducted evaluations of interventions used in carrying out the
RESEA Program. This amount is limited to 10 percent of grant
award (Section 306(d)(2), SSA).
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22h. Insert a description of any evaluations of reemployment interventions and service delivery strategies conducted in the prior
fiscal and any data collected on:
1. Characteristics of program participants;
2. Number of weeks for which program participants receive unemployment compensation; and
3. Employment and other outcomes for program participants consistent with State performance accountability measures
provided by the State unemployment compensation program and performance outcome measures as defined in section
116(b) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)).
Examples: In addition to information from formal evaluations, states may include information from other forms of analyses such as
reviews of administrative data or analysis of quarterly reporting provided to USDOL.
22i. Complete below chart providing additional information about RESEA component/activities, their causal rating, the costs
associated with that component/activity, and what percentage it is of the current grant.
EVIDENCE BASED FUNDING
RESEA Component/Activity Causal Rating (Moderate; RESEA Cost of Percentage of Current Grant
High) Component/Activity
(a) (d)
(b) (c)
1. $
2. $
3. $
4. $
5. $
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6. $
7. $
8. $
9. $
10. $
11. Totals $ %
Attachment III
Additional Grants.gov Submission Instructions
The following is provided as additional instructions beyond what is already available on the
www.grants.gov website. If encountering a problem with www.grants.gov, and no resolution
is found in any of the other resources, call 1-800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035 to speak to a
Customer Support Representative, or email [email protected].
States are strongly advised to initiate the application submission and validation process via
www.grants.gov as soon as possible, and to plan for time to resolve technical problems.
Please note that validation does not mean the state’s application has been accepted as
complete, or has been accepted for review. Rather, www.grants.gov only verifies the
submission of certain parts of the application.
Before you begin to write the application, the U.S. Department of Labor (Department)
strongly recommends initiating and completing the “Get Registered” registration steps at
https://www.grants.gov/register.
Before registering, read through the registration process carefully. These steps can take as
many as four weeks to complete, and this time should be factored into plans for timely
electronic submission to avoid unexpected delays that could result in the rejection of an
application. The www.grants.gov website also contains the Step-By-Step Guide to
Organization Registration to help applicants walk through the process.
The next step in the registration process is creating a username and password with
www.grants.gov to become an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR). AORs will
need to know the Unique Entity Identifier number of the organization for which they will be
submitting applications to complete this process. To read more detailed instructions for
creating a profile on www.grants.gov visit https://www.grants.gov/register.
After creating a profile on www.grants.gov, the E-Biz Point of Contact (E-Biz POC), a
representative from the applicant’s organization who is the contact listed for System of
Award Management (SAM), will receive an email to grant the AOR permission to submit
applications on behalf of the organization. The E-Biz POC will then log into
www.grants.gov and approve an individual as the AOR, thereby giving the AOR permission
to submit applications. To learn more about AOR Authorization, visit
https://www.grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration, or to track AOR status, visit
https://www.grants.gov/applicants/grant-applications/track-my-application.
An application submitted through www.grants.gov constitutes a submission as an
electronically-signed application. The registration and account creation with
www.grants.gov, with E-Biz POC approval, establishes an AOR. When an application is
submitted through www.grants.gov, the name of the AOR on file will be inserted into the
signature line of the application. State Workforce Agencies must register the individual
who is able to make legally binding commitments for the organization as the AOR. This
step is often missed, and it is crucial for valid submissions.
Attachment III
When a registered applicant submits an application with www.grants.gov, an electronic time
stamp is generated within the system when the application is successfully received by
www.grants.gov. Within two business days of application submission, www.grants.gov will
send the applicant two email messages to provide the status of the application’s progress
through the system.
• The first email, sent almost immediately, will contain a tracking number and will
confirm receipt of the application by www.grants.gov.
• The second email will indicate that the application either has been successfully
validated or has been rejected due to errors.
If the applicant’s registration in SAM is expired, www.grants.gov will reject the application.
Only applications that have been successfully submitted in www.grants.gov by the deadline
and subsequently successfully validated will be considered. It is the state’s responsibility to
ensure a timely submission. While it is not required that an application be successfully
validated before the deadline for submission, it is prudent to reserve time before the deadline
in case it is necessary to resubmit an application that has not been successfully validated in
www.grants.gov. Therefore, adequate time should be allotted for submission (two business
days recommended), and additional time to address any errors and requiring validation upon
resubmission (an additional two business days for each ensuing submission).
To ensure consideration, the components of the application must be saved as .doc, .docx, .xls,
.xlsx, .rtf, or .pdf files. If submitted in any other format, the applicant bears the risk of
compatibility or other issues preventing a state’s application from being considered. The
Department will not attempt to convert the document to an appropriate format or apply any
other method to open the document. The Department will notify the state and request the
components be resubmitted in one of the formats identified above.
The Department strongly advises applicants to use the various tools and documents,
including Frequently Asked Questions, which are available on the “Applicant Resources”
page at https://www.grants.gov/applicants/applicant-faqs.
To receive updated information about critical issues, new tips for users, and other time
sensitive updates, you may subscribe to www.grants.gov updates at
https://www.grants.gov/connect/manage-subscriptions/.
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Additional Guidance for Completing the SF-424 and SF-424A
I. Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424)
• Use the current version of the form for submission. Expired forms will not be accepted.
SF-424, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control No. 4040-0004 (Grants.gov),
Expiration Date 11/30/2025. https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-
family
• Section # 8, APPLICANT INFORMATION:
o Legal Name: The legal name must match the name submitted with the System for
Award Management (SAM). Please refer to instructions at https://www.sam.gov
o Employer/Tax Identification Number (EIN/TIN): Input your correct 9-digit EIN
and ensure that it is recorded within SAM.
o Unique Entity Identifier Requirements
o Effective on April 4, 2022, the DUNS Number was replaced by a new, non-
proprietary identifier requested in and assigned by SAM.gov. This new identifier
is called the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), or the Entity ID. To learn more about
SAM’s rollout of the UEI, please visit the U.S. General Services Administration
(GSA), Unique Entity Identifier Update webpage.
o If the grant award or cooperative agreement recipient is authorized to make
subawards under this award, then the recipient:
1. Must notify potential subrecipients that no entity (see definitions below)
may receive a subaward from the grant award recipient until the entity has
provided its UEI to the recipient.
2. May not make a subaward to an entity unless the entity has provided its
UEI to the grant or cooperative agreement recipient. Subrecipients are not
required to obtain an active SAM registration but must obtain a UEI.
o Please ensure that your state is registered with the SAM. Instructions for
registering with SAM can be found at https://www.sam.gov. Additionally, the
state must maintain an active SAM registrationwith current information at all
times during which it has an active Federal award or an application under
consideration. To remain registered in the SAM database after the initial
registration, there is a requirement to review and update the registration at least
every 12 months from the date of initial registration or subsequently update the
information in the SAM database to ensure it is current, accurate, and complete.
Failure to register with SAM and maintain an active account will result in a
rejection of your submission.
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o Address: Input the complete address including Zipcode+4; Example: 20110-831.
For look-up, use link at https://tools.usps.com/go/ZipLookupAction!input.action
o Organizational Unit: Input appropriate Department Name and Division Name, if
applicable
o Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this
application. Provide complete and accurate contact information including
telephone number and email address for the point of contact
• Section # 9, Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: Input “State Government”
• Section # 10, Name of the Federal Agency: Input “Employment and Training
Administration”
• Section # 11, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: include the accurate
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number for the applicable Funding Opportunity;
Example: 17.225 for Unemployment Insurance
• Section # 12, Funding Opportunity Number and Title: Input the appropriate funding
opportunity number and Title; Example: UIPL No. 1-17 – Health Coverage Tax Credit;
TEGL 17-15 – WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Activities Program
Allotments
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Phased Implementation of RESEA Components
Year Description
FY • Application of requirement that RESEA funds be used for interventions (i.e., service
2019 delivery strategies) demonstrated to reduce the average number of weeks
participants receive unemployment compensation (UC) by improving participant
employment outcomes, as required by Section 306(c)(1), SSA.
• Ability to expand the pool of RESEA participants from those most likely to exhaust
UC to include up to all UC claimants, as provided in the Department of Labor
appropriations act for FY 2019. This provision was continued in all subsequent
Department of Labor appropriations for RESEA and is anticipated to continue in FY
2024. See Section 4.c.i. of this UIPL.
FY • In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department approved additional
2020 flexibility allowing states to provide the full range of RESEA services using remote
and virtual service-delivery. This provision continues in FY 2024. See Section
4.c.v. of this UIPL.
FY • Implementation of a formula to allocate RESEA base funds as required by Section
2021 306(f)(1)(A), SSA. The final RESEA allocation formula was published in the
Federal Register on August 8, 2019 (84 Fed. Reg. 39,018). See Section 4.b.i. of this
UIPL.
• Submission of a Congressional Report identifying promising reemployment
assistance interventions (https://d2leuf3vilid4d.cloudfront.net/-
/media/F0F359D1000345A99FCCB91EF934D2F1.ashx?rev=B9F225BA8D0737F7
A0B93918524B5F13)
• Implementation of new RESEA performance measures that align with the primary
indicators of performance under WIOA. See UIPL No. 07-21.
• Implementation of RESEA performance-based outcome payments as required by
Section 306(f)(2), SSA. The final methodology was published in the Federal
Register on October 19, 2021 (86 Fed. Reg. 57,856). See Section 4.b.ii. of this
UIPL.
FY • Continuation of the provisions implemented in FY 2019, FY 2020, and FY 2021.
2022 • State Plan Template updated to account for expanding RESEA programs. The final
template changes were published in the Federal Register on April 14, 2022 (87 Fed.
Reg. 22,234).
• ETA 9128 updated to record additional RESEA meetings, which are called
“subsequent meetings.” The update was published in the Federal Register on
November 23, 2021 (86 Fed. Reg. 66,593).
FY • Continuation of the provisions from FY 2019, FY 2020, FY 2021, and FY 2022.
2023 • Application of requirement that states directly link a percentage of their RESEA
funding to evidence-based components with a high or moderate causal rating that
show a demonstrated capacity to improve employment and earnings outcomes for
program participants, as required by Section 306(c)(2), SSA. This percentage will
incrementally increase through FY 2026. See Section 4.e.ii.D. of this UIPL.
FY • Continuation of the implemented provisions in FY 2023, and previous FY provisions
2024 continued in FY 2023.
• No new statutory provision.
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Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA)
Program Evaluation Report Recommendations to Support National Analyses
State evaluation findings will be useful for program operators and policy makers. For this
reason, it’s important that your RESEA program evaluation reports are well-documented and
contain:
• The interventions being tested;
• The context of the evaluation; and
• Impact and analysis results with well-documented statistical details.
Complete, consistent, and high-quality program evaluation reports can enable various types of
evidence syntheses and other secondary data analysis, including meta-analyses, that can
empirically synthesize information from across multiple relevant evaluations. These types of
syntheses can support RESEA evidence building by enabling a broader understanding of
effective interventions, which will improve CLEAR’s ability to rate RESEA interventions for
states’ use. Such analyses can also identify gaps in knowledge where states could stand up new
studies and inform program operators and policy makers interested in continuous improvement
of the RESEA program.
The Department’s ability to facilitate or conduct successful secondary analyses, such as meta-
analyses, to benefit states is dependent on states’ program evaluation reports including consistent
information about the key evaluation components described below. At a minimum, each state
must include the following information in their evaluation report, as appropriate to their
evaluation design. States are not limited to reporting on the below information and should work
with their independent evaluator to ensure reports are reporting appropriate information based on
the evaluation design used.
STUDY CHARACTERISTICS AND CONTEXT: What elements of the program, that are
being studied, must, if appropriate to the evaluation design, be included to conduct a meta-
analysis?
Intervention and Comparison Conditions:
What interventions (program, policy, practice, etc.) does the study evaluate?
What specific services or activities did the intervention consist of?
Was there any adjustment or adaptation implemented in the study?
What services, if any, did the comparison group receive?
Setting:
Where did the study take place?
What are the key characteristics of the setting (urban, suburban, or rural; state; etc.).
In what years did the study take place?
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Study Sample:
Who participated in the study?
How were they selected and recruited?
What were the ages of participants?
What were the criteria for participation in the program or the intervention?
What are their socio-demographic characteristics?
STUDY DESIGN AND ANALYSIS: The following are the elements that a meta-analysis
would need to know about the program, that are being studied, the study’s setting, and the
sample of study participants.
Study Design:
What was the study’s design (e.g., randomized experiment, quasi-experimental
design, descriptive)?
If an impact evaluation, how were the units (e.g., individuals, groups of individuals)
assigned to the program, with a description of the control/comparison condition (e.g.,
random assignment, matched comparison)?
Measure:
Identify the measurement instrument, if any, and data source (self-reports,
administrative data) for the measures.
Identify the timing of all measurements in the study, including any pre-tests.
Baseline Equivalence:
Provide information needed to assess baseline equivalence of program and
comparison groups.
• Evaluators should provide information needed to assess baseline equivalence
of program and comparison groups on demographics and on key
characteristics that may predict the outcome(s) of interest.
• For outcomes such as earnings, where pre-intervention measures are available
and relevant, equivalence should be shown on those measures.
• For analysis of employment, evaluators should show equivalence on available
measures of employment history and earnings.
• For analyses of unemployment compensation (UC) duration — equivalence
on UC profiling scores is important because that is a measure of expected risk
of benefit exhaustion (maximum UC duration).
• Equivalence on other measures related to pre-claim employment history and
prior UC claims may be important as well.
Methods of Data Analysis:
Describe the analytical models or methods used to estimate impacts.
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Specify the variable, if any, that were included as controls in the analysis.
Specify the unit of analysis (e.g., cluster, individual), and, if applicable, how
clustering was addressed.
Missing Data:
How did the analysis account for missing data, if any?
Specify the type of data (baseline, outcome, or both) for which missing data methods
were used.
IMPACT ANALYSIS RESULTS: As appropriate to the evaluation design, the evaluation
must report the following for each outcome measure (and each subgroup, as available):
Sample size for the treatment group. Unadjusted control/comparison group
standard deviation.
Unadjusted treatment group mean Impact estimate (with information on
outcome. how it was computed, if other than
raw difference in means) and
associated p-value.
Unadjusted treatment group standard Standardized difference.
deviation.
Sample size for the Unadjusted control/comparison group
control/comparison group. mean.
If any information from unadjusted sample sizes, group means, standard deviations, are
missing, the following should be documented from a study’s report:
Coefficient from the impact estimation Standard error of the impact (and, if
model. the standard error is unavailable, the
specific p-value associated with the
impact estimate).
For additional information on communicating and reporting study findings, please see the
Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Toolkit on the WorkforceGPS site,
along with other evaluation technical assistance resources.
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