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 – mainly,
tracking how many people found jobs; did people stay employed; and
what were their earnings. ETA’s 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.