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Analysis of the Unemployment Insurance Training Benefits Program

Analysis of the Unemployment Insurance Training Benefits Program. Briefing Report. Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee June 23, 2011 Nina Oman, JLARC Staff. Training Benefits Compared to Other Types of Unemployment Benefits. Benefit Type. Max. No. of Weeks.

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Analysis of the Unemployment Insurance Training Benefits Program

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  1. Analysis of the Unemployment Insurance Training Benefits Program Briefing Report Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee June 23, 2011 Nina Oman, JLARC Staff

  2. Training Benefits Compared to Other Types of Unemployment Benefits Benefit Type Max. No. of Weeks Search for Work Requirement? Funding Source Regular Unemployment 26 Yes, unless in approved training Employer payroll taxes Emergency Benefits (ends 6/9/12) 53 Yes, unless in approved training Federal Extended Benefits (ends 12/31/11) 20 Yes, unless in approved training Federal Training Benefits 26 No Employer payroll taxes Analysis of the Unemployment Insurance Training Benefits Program

  3. EHB 1091 (2011) Directs JLARC Evaluation • JLARC to conduct a “thorough review and evaluation” of the Training Benefits Program, to include an assessment of whether it is: • Effective • Complying with legislative intent • Operating in an efficient and economical manner • Evaluation is due in three years Analysis of the Unemployment Insurance Training Benefits Program

  4. “Effectiveness” Could Be Evaluated Using Different Approaches • Examples of options for evaluating effectiveness could include: • The number of people completing training • A statistical analysis evaluating whether participants are more likely to obtain employment than non-participants Analysis of the Unemployment Insurance Training Benefits Program

  5. Legislature Will Be Presented With Options For Evaluating Effectiveness • A range of options andcosts will be presented in January 2012 • Legislature can consider in budget process • The full evaluation can then be completed in the future (est. December 2015) Analysis of the Unemployment Insurance Training Benefits Program

  6. Timeline and Contact Information Report on Options & Costs: January 4, 2012 Report Evaluating Program: Dec. 2015 (est.) Nina Oman 360-786-5186 Nina.Oman@leg.wa.gov www.jlarc.leg.wa.gov Analysis of the Unemployment Insurance Training Benefits Program

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