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2 Year Modification

California PYs 2018-2019

WIOA State Plan Common Elements

Located in:
  • III. Operational Planning Elements
    The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that support the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II.(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
    • b. State Operating Systems and Policies
      The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in Section II Strategic Elements . This includes—
      • 5. Distribution of Funds for Core Programs
        Describe the methods and factors the State will use in distributing funds under the core programs in accordance with the provisions authorizing such distributions.
        • A. for Title I Programs
          For Title I programs, provide a description of the written policies that establish the State's methods and factors used to distribute funds to local areas for—

III. b. 5. A. iii. Dislocated Worker Employment and Training Activities in Accordance with WIOA Section 133(b)(2) and Based on Data and Weights Assigned.

View corresponding narrative from PYs 2016-2017

Current Narrative:






SHORT-TERM UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM CLAIMANTSMID-TERM UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM CLAIMANTSLONG-TERM UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM CLAIMANTSLONG TERM CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT
LOCAL AREA PLAN PROVISIONS10 percent of the funds distributed on the basis of the relative number of short-term Unemployment Insurance (UI) program claimants (defined below) in each Local Area, compared to the total number of short-term UI program claimants in all Local Areas.30 percent of the funds distributed on the basis of the relative number of mid-term UI program claimants (defined below) in each Local Area, compared to the total number of mid-term UI program claimants in all Local Areas.40 percent of the funds distributed on the basis of the relative number of long-term UI program claimants (defined below) in each Local Area, compared to the total number of long-term UI program claimants in all Local Areas.20 percent based on long-term unemployment, which is determined by the percentage of UI claimants drawing 15 weeks or more of benefits and multiplying this by the total civilian unemployed in the Local Area relative to the number in all Local Areas.
DEFINITION1) Determine the distribution of UI claimants statewide by number of weeks of benefits paid. 2) Identify the duration in weeks that divides the distribution into three parts; short-term, mid-term, and long-term. 3) The number of UI claimants by Local Area in each duration category relative to the total number of UI claimants in each duration category among all Local Areas. All UI Program claimants, including but not limited to UI, federal civilian workers (UCFE), and military claimants (UCX).1) 1) Determine the distribution of UI claimants statewide by number of weeks of benefits paid. 2) Identify the duration in weeks that divides the distribution into three parts; short-term, mid-term, and long-term. 3) The number of UI claimants by Local Area in each duration category relative to the total number of UI claimants in each duration category among all Local Areas. All UI Program claimants, including but not limited to UI, federal civilian workers (UCFE), and military claimants (UCX).2) 1) Determine the distribution of UI claimants statewide by number of weeks of benefits paid. 2) Identify the duration in weeks that divides the distribution into three parts; short-term, mid-term, and long-term. 3) The number of UI claimants by Local Area in each duration category relative to the total number of UI claimants in each duration category among all Local Areas. All UI Program claimants, including but not limited to UI, federal civilian workers (UCFE), and military claimants (UCX).The product of:1) percentage of all UI claimants whose mailing address was within the Local Area who drew 15 weeks or more of benefits in a calendar year, and2) total number of unemployed persons in the Local Area.
TIME PERIOD In every case, factors are based on the most current data available in time to meet legislatively-mandated allocation milestones.Number of claimants whose benefit year ended during the two calendar years preceding the first year of the upcoming program year.Number of claimants whose benefit year ended during the two calendar years preceding the first year of the upcoming program year.Number of claimants whose benefit year ended during the two calendar years preceding the first year of the upcoming program year.Unemployment: Average of estimates for the 24-months ending in December of the year before the first calendar year of the upcoming program year. All data are on the benchmark effective at the time of the release of December estimates; the benchmark date is March of the preceding year.
TIME PERIOD In every case, factors are based on the most current data available in time to meet legislatively-mandated allocation milestones.PY 2016-17: Short-term UI claimants were determined using UI Program claimants whose benefit year ended during calendar years 2014 and 2015.PY 2008-09: Mid-term UI claimants were determined using UI Program claimants whose benefit year ended during calendar year 2014 and 2015.PY 2008-09: Long-term UI claimants were determined using UI Program claimants whose benefit year ended during calendar year 2014 and 2015.PY 2016-17, average of estimates for 24-months ending December 2015, March 2014 benchmark as adjusted by BLS.
METHODSMethod was developed by Employment Development Department staff and was approved by the California Workforce Development Board. A count of the number of weeks claimed by all UI Program claimants are calculated to identify the duration of each claim. Then, based on a count of claimants by claim duration (number of weeks of benefits paid during the reference benefit year), the three cohorts -- short-term, mid-term, and long-term claimants -- are determined for the State. Each claim is geocoded using the claimant’s address as a proxy for place of residence. The number of claimants by duration cohort are counted by the Local Area.Method was developed by Employment Development Department staff and was approved by the California Workforce Development Board. A count of the number of weeks claimed by all UI Program claimants are calculated to identify the duration of each claim. Then, based on a count of claimants by claim duration (number of weeks of benefits paid during the reference benefit year), the three cohorts -- short-term, mid-term, and long-term claimants -- are determined for the State. Each claim is geocoded using the claimant’s address as a proxy for place of residence. The number of claimants by duration cohort are counted by the Local Area.Method was developed by Employment Development Department staff and was approved by the California Workforce Development Board. A count of the number of weeks claimed by all UI Program claimants are calculated to identify the duration of each claim. Then, based on a count of claimants by claim duration (number of weeks of benefits paid during the reference benefit year), the three cohorts -- short-term, mid-term, and long-term claimants -- are determined for the State. Each claim is geocoded using the claimant’s address as a proxy for place of residence. The number of claimants by duration cohort are counted by the Local Area.Unemployment: Official methods set out by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Varies by type of geography. (See appendix.)
METHODSMethod was developed by Employment Development Department staff and was approved by the California Workforce Development Board. A count of the number of weeks claimed by all UI Program claimants are calculated to identify the duration of each claim. Then, based on a count of claimants by claim duration (number of weeks of benefits paid during the reference benefit year), the three cohorts -- short-term, mid-term, and long-term claimants -- are determined for the State. Each claim is geocoded using the claimant’s address as a proxy for place of residence. The number of claimants by duration cohort are counted by the Local Area.Method was developed by Employment Development Department staff and was approved by the California Workforce Development Board. A count of the number of weeks claimed by all UI Program claimants are calculated to identify the duration of each claim. Then, based on a count of claimants by claim duration (number of weeks of benefits paid during the reference benefit year), the three cohorts -- short-term, mid-term, and long-term claimants -- are determined for the State. Each claim is geocoded using the claimant’s address as a proxy for place of residence. The number of claimants by duration cohort are counted by the Local Area.Method was developed by Employment Development Department staff and was approved by the California Workforce Development Board. A count of the number of weeks claimed by all UI Program claimants are calculated to identify the duration of each claim. Then, based on a count of claimants by claim duration (number of weeks of benefits paid during the reference benefit year), the three cohorts -- short-term, mid-term, and long-term claimants -- are determined for the State. Each claim is geocoded using the claimant’s address as a proxy for place of residence. The number of claimants by duration cohort are counted by the Local Area.Ratio of long-term claimants:1. Using the UI claimant by duration data developed for claimant cohort methods, count the number of claimants who received benefits for 15 weeks or more. 2. The number of long-term claimants is divided by the total by Local Area, resulting in a percentage.
Source of Data1. UI Program Administrative Records. 2. Geographic Information Systems (U.S. Composite Address Locator).1. UI Program Administrative Records. 2. Geographic Information Systems (U.S. Composite Address Locator).1. UI Program Administrative Records. 2. Geographic Information Systems (U.S. Composite Address Locator).1. UI Program Administrative Records. 2. Geographic Information Systems (U.S. Composite Address Locator).
Note: In addition to factor data allocation percentages are constrained to a minimum percentage as follows: Effective at the end of the second full fiscal year after the date on which the Local Area is designated, the Local Area shall not receive an allocation percentage for a fiscal year that is less than 90 percent of the average allocation percentage of the Local Area for the 2 preceding fiscal years. Amounts necessary for increasing such allocations to the Local Area to comply with the preceding sentence shall be obtained by reducing the allocations to be made to the Local Area whose formula allotment percentage exceeds 100 percent of the prior 2 year average. Chapter 3, SEC. 133(b)(2)(B)(iii)Definition, Source, and Method of Calculating Factors forPY 2016-17 Within State Allocations of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) FundsOfficial Methods for Calculating Labor Force Statistics by GeographyTable 4LOCAL AREALocal Area labor force statistics are the sum of labor statistics for the geographic areas included in the Local Area. The method of calculation varies by type of geography (i.e. cities and counties). For Local Area covering the balance of county, Local Area labor statistics are labor statistics for the county less the sum of labor statistics for all other Local Areas in the county.California and Los Angeles CountyLabor force statistics for Los Angeles County and the California balance of state (BOS) are estimated by a BLS Regression Model. The model is benchmarked to annual average data from the Current Population Survey (CPS). Inputs to the model are:
  • Number of continued UI claims for California residents in the 7-week period preceding the week of the 12th.
  • Wage and salary employment from the employer survey, for the pay period including the 12th of the month, benchmarked to the universe count of employment annually.
  • Employment to population ratio and unemployment rate according to the household survey (CPS) concerning activities during the week of the 12th.
  • Population controls are benchmarked to 2010 Census.
Other countiesCounties are apportioned model-estimated balance of state employment and unemployment according to the distribution of labor force statistics for counties estimated by the BLS Handbook Method. The method relies heavily on nationally observed trends and relationships; however, the following local data are used as input:
  • Number of continued UI claims for California residents in the 7-week period preceding the week of the 12th.
  • Local area wage and salary employment from a survey of local employers, for the pay period including the 12th of the month, benchmarked to the universe count of employment annually.
  • Commute patterns data used to convert wage and salary employment by place of work into persons employed by place of residence.
  • Ratios of all employment other than nonfarm wage and salary (including self-employment and agricultural employment) to total employment.
Sub county areas, including cities and census tractsEstimates are made using the BLS Census Share Method. Cities and census tracts are apportioned county employment and unemployment in the current period according to the ratio of city or tract household employment and unemployment to county-level household employment and unemployment as of the 2010 Census.