The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) will distribute an allocation of workforce development discretionary funds to selected awardees. Funding for this initiative will flow through WIA fiscal agents. Information and requirements for this allocation are outlined in Administrative rule 5101:9-31-15.

Approximately $6,000,000 will be allocated initially to WIA fiscal agents who will contract with selected program operators. ODJFS has provided training to local areas regarding calculating and determining in-kind contributions to be used as match. Further assistance will be provided to local areas with additional questions or requesting individual assistance. ODJFS fiscal supervisors will also be available for technical assistance.

Reporting activities should be captured and reported quarterly on the JFS 01992 Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Funds Certification Sheet (rev. 4/2006) through electronic submission to the Bureau of County Finance and Technical Assistance. Financial reporting codes will be communicated with allocation letters from the Bureau of County Finance and Technical Assistance.

Questions regarding these allocations may be directed to your ODJFS fiscal supervisor or to the Bureau of County Finance and Technical Assistance at (614) 752-9194.