New York State Workforce Development System New York State
Technical Advisory
 
May 6, 2008
Workforce Development System Technical Advisory #08-3
 
To: Chairpersons of Local Workforce Investment Boards
Chief Elected Officials
DOES Team Leaders
WIA Grant Recipients
WIA Fiscal Agents
WIA Local Area Contacts
Subject:Revision of the Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) for 2008
Purpose:To publish updated tables
Background:The attached tables reflect 70% of the Lower Living Standard Income Levels for 2008.

Under Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, the Secretary of Labor annually determines the Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) for uses described in the law. WIA defines the term “Low Income Individual” as one who qualifies under various criteria, including an individual who received income for a six-month period that does not exceed the higher of the poverty line or 70% of the Lower Living Standard Income Level. The LLSIL is used for several purposes under WIA; specifically, WIA Section 101(25) defines the term “low income individual” for eligibility purposes, Sections 127(b)(2)(C) and 132(b)(1)(v)(IV) define the terms “disadvantaged youth,” and “disadvantaged adult” in terms of the poverty line or LLSIL for purposes of State formula allotments. The LLSIL is used to determine eligibility for youth, eligibility for employed adult workers for certain services, and for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).

Action:The attached tables should be used in conjunction with the appropriate definitions to determine program eligibility in terms of the poverty line and LLSIL.
Attachments:A.  70% of the Lower Living or Poverty Income Guidelines for 2008 for Counties - (Updated 6/10/08)
B.  70% of the Lower Living or Poverty Income Guidelines for 2008 for LWIAs - (Updated 6/10/08)