Workforce Development System Technical Advisory
	June 7, 2002
Workforce Development System Technical Advisory #02-13
TO:	Chairpersons of Local Workforce Investment Boards Chief Elected Officials WIA Grant Recipients WIA Fiscal Agents WIA Local Area Contacts Local Social Service Districts
SUBJECT:	TANF Summer 2002 Youth Employment Program
Purpose:	To transmit planning guidance, in a Q&A format, that will assist local areas in the implementation of Local Workforce Investment Areas’ (LWIAs) Summer Youth Employment Program funded with TANF dollars
Background:	$25 million dollars has been made available to LWIAs to operate a summer youth employment program. The purpose of the program is to provide full wage subsidy paid summer employment to TANF eligible participants.
Action:	Take necessary steps to plan and implement a Summer Youth Employment Program utilizing TANF funds. Refer to, use and assure the guidelines, as outlined in OMB Circular A-87 for cost allocation principles, are observed by youth contractors utilizing TANF funds. Address issues surrounding services to Aliens to ensure that the program serves TANF eligible participants (individuals). Address issues regarding performance if a local area intends to blend WIA and TANF funds. Ensure that eligibility determination/documentation procedures are utilized and maintained for future audit purposes.
Attachments:	Questions and Answers Regarding the TANF Summer Youth Program (Revised 6/12/02) Allocations of TANF Funds by Local Workforce Investment Area Non-Citizen TANF Eligibility Desk Guide TANF Expenditure Claim Form TANF Expenditure Claim Form Instructions for Completion -DOL 3148-A LCM 00-20 TANF Services for Individuals and Families with Incomes up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level TANF Youth Services Application/Certification Forms Youth Application for TANF Services Program Reporting Requirements (Word) or (PDF) Instructions For Reporting Requirements Provider Certification Agreement