Workforce Development System Technical Advisory
	June 8, 2004
Workforce Development System Technical Advisory #04-8 (Revised 6/15/04)
TO:	Chairpersons of Local Workforce Investment Boards Chief Elected Officials WIA Grant Recipients WIA Fiscal Agents WIA Local Area Contact Persons Local Social Service Districts
SUBJECT:	TANF Summer 2004 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:	$15 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 Allocations of TANF Funds by Local Workforce Investment Area Non-Citizen TANF Eligibility Desk Guide with Check List TANF Expenditure Claim Form and Instructions for Completion -DOL 3148-A (Revised 6/15/04) State Agency Report on TANF and TANF Maintenance of Effort Programs and Instructions for Completion – 4727A (Revised 6/15/04) TANF Summer Youth Funds Monthly Statement of Daily Cash Transactions and Instructions for Completion 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 with Eligibility Statuses and Proof TANF Youth Services Application Review Form Program Reporting Requirements Provider Certification Agreement