This WIA reporting structure includes quarterly (ETA 9090) and annual (ETA 9091, comprised of both a data table and narrative portion) reports as well as a standardized individual record file for program participants, called the Workforce Investment Act Standardized Record Data (WIASRD). The WIASRD is submitted by the states to ETA and includes participant level information on customer demographics, type of services received, and outcomes.
High quality program performance requires the submission of timely, accurate, and consistent data on the characteristics, services received, and outcomes of program participants. Together, the 9091, 9090, and WIASRD comprise the data collected on participants. As such, these data are necessary for tracking and reporting to stakeholders information on the usage, services provided, and performance of these programs. These data are used to monitor the core purpose of the programs â mainly, tracking how many people found jobs; did people stay employed; and what were their earnings.
ETAâs statutory and regulatory authority to administer job training and employment programs includes provisions allowing for the requirement of performance reporting from states and grantees. WIA of 1998 (P.L. 105-220) and WIOA include provisions that require each state agency to furnish to the Secretary such information and reports and conduct such studies as the Secretary determines are necessary or appropriate for carrying out the purposes of the Act.
An adjustment was made due to the increase in the numbers of participants in the program. The total burden hours have increased by 110,841 hours (from 508,589 to 619,430). The number of responses has increased by 453,746 (from 1,392,290 to 1,846,036).
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form ETA 9090 WIA Management Information and Reporting System
1205-0420 Supporting Statement_FINAL 5.27.16.docx
WIASRD Participant Record Burden