• Modify or eliminate the grant limits contained in s. DWD 801.10. • Increase the limit of grant funding that a grantee may spend on administrative costs under s. DWD 801.09 (3), if the applicant does not identify a match greater than 1-1. • Modify ch. DWD 801 to update and clarify department policies. If the department does not promulgate the rule, the department would continue to operate under the current, outdated rule which restricts the program from being as responsive and efficient as possible. In addition, operating costs would increase and could possibly result in delayed grantee accountability for use of grant funds.
Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule, including the statutory citation and language
"Promulgate rules prescribing procedures and criteria for awarding grants under sub. (1) and the information with respect to those grants that must be contained in the reports required under subd. 3."
Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and other resources necessary to develop the rule
The total amount of staff time is estimated to be approximately 150 hours.
List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule
The proposed rule will primarily affect employers or organizations that are interested or involved in providing workforce training programs; and, individuals who are seeking training to improve their prospects for obtaining employment. This includes Workforce Development Board, Technical Colleges, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), Wisconsin Manufacturers Commission (WMC), the Small Business Advisory Council, and potential grant applicants who subscribe to the Wisconsin Fast Forward listserv.
Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule
20 CFR 652 relating to the establishment and functioning of state employment service, basic purpose is to improve the functioning of the nation's labor markets by bringing together individuals who are seeking employment and employers who are seeking workers. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have an economic impact on small businesses)
The proposed rule is anticipated to have a positive economic impact.
Contact Person:
Karl Dahlen, Chief Legal Counsel, 608-266-9427
