Policy Chapters and Sections

Avoiding Conflicts of Interest for Selection of the One-Stop Operator

Chapter: 1 Section: 7
Effective Date: 12/15/2017
Expiration Date: Continuing
Published Date: 1/3/2022 2:02:29 PM
Status: Current
Version: 2

Tags: One-Stop, LWIBs, Governance

Persons and entities involved in the competitive process to select a one-stop operator using federal funds must be free of apparent or real conflicts of interest.

  1. LWIBs are required to make available to the public:
    1. The LWIB’s written conflict of interest policy;
    2. The LWIB’s written procurement policies;
    3. The procurement solicitation itself;
    4. A listing of the entities that submitted bids or proposals;
    5. An abstract of those bids or proposals;
    6. The identity of the selected one-stop operator; and
    7. Total award amount and duration of the contract with the one-stop operator. 
    8. This list is not all inclusive.
  2. WIOA law and governing regulations also require that any organization or entity that has been selected to perform multiple functions in a local area must develop a written agreement with the LWIB and the CEO to clarify how the organization will carry out its responsibilities while demonstrating compliance with WIOA and corresponding regulations, the Uniform Guidance, and conflict of interest policies of both the state and the organization or entity performing multiple functions. 
    1. The possibility that a conflict of interest may arise is inherent when entities are performing, or seeking to perform, multiple functions within the workforce development system. 
    2. Proper firewalls must be in place to ensure the transparency and integrity of the procurement process and demonstrate to the public as well as the state that the selection process was impartial and that no preferential treatment was given to the awardee.

WIOA Section 107 - Local workforce development boards

WIOA Section 121 - Establishment of one-stop delivery system

WIOA Final Rules, Part 678, Subpart D - One-stop operators

WIOA Final Rules, Part 679, Subpart C - Local workforce development boards

USDOL Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No. 15-16, Competitive Selection of One-Stop Operators (January 17, 2017)

2 CFR 2900 Uniform Guidance UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS

2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS

No Attachments Found
One-Stop Operator Procurement Attestation
Request for Approval - LWIB to Provide WIOA Adult and or Dislocated Worker Training Services
Request for Approval - LWIB to Provide WIOA Career Services
Request for Approval - LWIB to Serve as One-Stop Operator
WIOA Governance and One Stop Operator - Sunshine Provision Survey
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