Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Workforce Information Grants to States
Published Date: 2/3/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants your thoughts on updating how states collect and share workforce info through the Workforce Information Grants program. This update aims to cut down on paperwork and make reporting easier for states, helping them plan better job and training programs. If you have ideas, send them in by April 6, 2026—this could affect how states use federal funds and manage their workforce data.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
States must file annual WIGS reports
State workforce agencies are required to submit a Workforce Information Grants to States (WIGS) Plan and a 508‑compliant Annual Performance Report to the Department of Labor each year. The collection covers 54 respondents, with an estimated average of 80 hours per response and a total estimated annual burden of 4,320 hours.
Paperwork reduction may improve programs
The proposed revision aims to reduce paperwork and respondent burden under the Workforce Information Grants to States program, which the Department says will make reporting easier for states and help them plan better job and training programs. If implemented, job seekers and employers could benefit from improved state and local labor market information and program planning.
Accessibility requirement for annual reports
The WIGS requires each state to deliver an Annual Performance Report that meets Section 508 accessibility standards (508‑compliant) when submitted to ETA. States must include this accessibility compliance as part of their required submissions under the information collection.
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