20 C.F.R. PART 668--INDIAN AND NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS UNDER TITLE I OF THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT
TITLE 20--Employees' Benefits
CHAPTER V--EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
PART 668--INDIAN AND NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS UNDER TITLE I OF THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT
Subpart A--PURPOSES AND POLICIES
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| What is the purpose of the programs established to serve Native American peoples (INA programs) under section 166 of the Workforce Investment Act?
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| How must INA programs be administered?
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| What obligation do we have to consult with the INA grantee community in developing rules, regulations, and standards of accountability for INA programs?
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| What WIA regulations apply to the INA program?
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| What definitions apply to terms used in the regulations in this part?
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Subpart B--SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS APPLICABLE TO SECTION 166 PROGRAMS
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| What are the requirements for designation as an ''Indian or Native American (INA) grantee''?
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| What priority for designation is given to eligible organizations?
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| What is meant by the ''ability to administer funds'' for designation purposes?
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| How will we determine an entity's ''ability to administer funds''?
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| What is the process for applying for designation as an INA grantee?
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| What happens if two or more entities apply for the same area?
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| How are INA grantees designated?
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| What appeal rights are available to entities that are denied designation?
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| Are there any other ways in which an entity may be designated as an INA grantee?
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| Can an INA grantee's designation be terminated?
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| How does a designated entity become an INA grantee?
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| Do we have to designate an INA grantee for every part of the country?
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| How are WIA funds allocated to INA grantees?
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Subpart C--SERVICES TO CUSTOMERS
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| Who is eligible to receive services under the INA program?
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| What are INA grantee allowable activities?
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| Are there any restrictions on allowable activities?
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| What is the role of INA grantees in the One-Stop system?
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| What policies govern payments to participants, including wages, training allowances or stipends, or direct payments for supportive services?
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| What will we do to strengthen the capacity of INA grantees to deliver effective services?
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Subpart D--SUPPLEMENTAL YOUTH SERVICES
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| What is the purpose of the supplemental youth services program?
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| What entities are eligible to receive supplemental youth services funding?
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| What are the planning requirements for receiving supplemental youth services funding?
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| What individuals are eligible to receive supplemental youth services?
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| How is funding for supplemental youth services determined?
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| How will supplemental youth services be provided?
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| Are there performance measures and standards applicable to the supplemental youth services program?
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Subpart E--SERVICES TO COMMUNITIES
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| What services may INA grantees provide to or for employers under section 166?
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| What services may INA grantees provide to the community at large under section 166?
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| Must INA grantees give preference to Indian/Native American entities in the selection of contractors or service providers?
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| What rules govern the issuance of contracts and/or subgrants?
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Subpart F--ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SERVICES AND EXPENDITURES
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| To whom is the INA grantee accountable for the provision of services and the expenditure of INA funds?
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| How is this accountability documented and fulfilled?
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| What performance measures are in place for the INA program?
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| What are the requirements for preventing fraud and abuse under section 166?
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| What grievance systems must a section 166 program provide?
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| Can INA grantees exclude segments of the eligible population?
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Subpart G--SECTION 166 PLANNING/FUNDING PROCESS
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| What process must an INA grantee use to plan its employment and training services?
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| What planning documents must an INA grantee submit?
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| What information must these planning documents contain?
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| When must these plans be submitted?
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| How will we review and approve such plans?
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| Under what circumstances can we or the INA grantee modify the terms of the grantee's plan(s)?
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Subpart H--ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
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| What systems must an INA grantee have in place to administer an INA program?
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| What types of costs are allowable expenditures under the INA program?
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| What rules apply to administrative costs under the INA program?
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| Does the WIA administrative cost limit for States and local areas apply to section 166 grants?
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| How should INA program grantees classify costs?
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| What cost principles apply to INA funds?
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| What audit requirements apply to INA grants?
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| What cash management procedures apply to INA grant funds?
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| What is ''program income'' and how is it regulated in the INA program?
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Subpart I--MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM PROVISIONS
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| Does WIA provide regulatory and/or statutory waiver authority?
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| What information is required to document a requested waiver?
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| What provisions of law or regulations may not be waived?
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| May INA grantees combine or consolidate their employment and training funds?
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| What is the role of the Native American Employment and Training Council?
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